Confessions of a Bad Exerciser | Christine Carter | TEDxMarin

Our ability to follow-through on our resolutions - to get into a new habit - may have a simple and easy solution. Christine Carter, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and coach. Her books include The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction (2020), The Sweet Spot: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less(2017) and Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents (2011). A sociologist and senior fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, Carter draws on the latest scientific research in psychology, sociology, and neuroscience to help her clients lead their most meaningful, joyful, and productive lives. She lives with her husband, four teenagers, and dog Buster in Marin County, California. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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What I learned from this: You have to be willing to be bad at something. Doing little (like a 1-minute run) when it's a bad day is MUCH better than nothing.

[@amberunger9289]

Yessssssssssssss!! I have been saying something similar for years (because it works for me). When I was in college (around 13 years ago), I was a case study in a college tips book. In that book, I talked about "tricking myself into doing the work." I would tell myself to "just write one paragraph of my essay" or "just read one page of my textbook"...and it always worked!

[@leeleeturn]

Routine is everything. You only realize that when you lose it. Then you find out how hard it is to get it back. And then? Omg, how you regret letting it go in the first place! There's a science behind that. If it's a routine you don't have to think about it, so you can use your mental energy on other things. The more things fit into the routine category, the more you can get done automatically, without thinking about it.. So yeah, don't let that vacation, or that shelter in place, go on for so long that you lose your routines. Youll regret it!

[@jayk5645]

Also healthy routines get replaced by unhealthy ones...especially binging...drink, food, tv and unnatural sleep pattern

[@ushamadhavaraj7149]

Truly... FAILURE is present if MOTIVATION is not.

[@JamesWest_III]

May you all be adored and loved unconditionally...

[@jeffk464]

Only those of us who have dogs.

[@kimfifi2337]

Thank you for all these really helpful advices 🌼💖🌼 from Algeria. 11:40 " I am now a runner.. I became one simply by allowing myself to be bad at it " 👍💕 " The goal is not to be better than other people but rather to be better than our previous selves " 👏👏👏💜

[@serendipitymusic2675]

I agree 👍

[@pamelaminor696]

I have arthritis in my knees back & hip. Ran many years ago, but my running days are OVER! Need to do some exercise though. I suppose a little something is better than nothing

[@vinayak1151]

This really helped. I have been trying to restructure, but I just can't even build the basement because I started big. Thank you

[@ilovetrentinoslowlifeitaly]

Thank you so much for sharing your personal life in these days of a difficult time for the world. You're right good exercises are good for the health. I do body and breathing exercises, after I pray every morning, and I feel amazing in shape, not only my body, but also my spirit here on the top of the mountain of Italy.

[@blueberriechiiizcake]

Awesome thought: Be alright, be humble to start even if you start as bad (beginner). I can totally relate. I had a bad on & off habit of getting into an exercise routine. Now it developed as my routine not only to be fit but because i respect my body to keep it strong, alive and most of all happy. 😊

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[@SioLazer]

365 bike commuter now working from home. I thought it would be just as easy as staying to the same habit: ride my bike before I clock in then ride my bike again when I clock out. That turned out to be extremely difficult. The motivation of getting somewhere was gone. I do need that carrot, that reason for doing. I set up an indoor trainer and signed up for Sufferfest. It's helping me achieve my goals and giving me structure. Nothing is easy but all about breaking things into manageable pieces.

[@pamelaminor696]

SioLazer I'm 60+ & have used a bike for transportation for more than 20 years. I'm sure I never rode as far or as often as you, but since I have no car this is the only way I get around. I've also noticed that riding since covid is much harder b/c so many places are closed & so there is no goal or reason to ride. But I need to force myself or my joints will freeze. Happy riding to you!

[@SioLazer]

@@pamelaminor696 I totally understand! Movement has also brought me a lot of relief. We used to get our groceries by bike unless it was just absolutely dumping rain. We have had to stop because the space for us to have our bikes is overwhelmed with people waiting to get inside. So much to look forward to when we can get back to normal.

[@dkt6408]

"Be mediocre everyday" -Christine Carter

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Goals of generation z

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@@TheBiggRiggz Alright calm down grandpa

[@TheBiggRiggz]

@@Tommyboypsp with age comes wisdom. Always calm, fatal errors can occur when you lose your cool.

[@Bianca-333]

I literally died laughing when she said this! But I know what she meant lol

[@SpaceMarine113]

@@Bianca-333 consistency over intensity

[@romaparwani4248]

This is the best advice I've gotten during this whole lockdown.

[@Tommyboypsp]

Out of the dozens of things I tried in life, this is one of the most effective

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You could try to combine it with dopamine detox, which tbh might be a placebo , but it really worked for me and seems like something I could combine with this amazingly

[@rob_cd]

@@mellekroesbergen7875 Where did you start with dopamine detox?

[@a3gzuy]

This is true, it works!. Three years ago I started exercising less than five minutes every day before my morning shower, it was so easy to keep at it!. Today I'm working out at least 30 minutes a day, six days a week doing high intensity workouts (high intensity for me); and it doesn't even cross my mind to skip one.

[@lydialozano8402]

Motivation is harder as I grow older. Also, as a full-time caregiver for my husband and teaching online my daily focus is on them and less on me. “Better than nothing” habit is a new mindset for me. I’m going to be less than an overachiever and just be more of a “habit expander”.

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I hope everyone who lost their jobs during the pandemic will find a way to go through this! God bless you all!

[@kannonpatterson]

What did you call me 🤣

[@texas1977]

Amen 🙏

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Did you say hooe

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@@kannonpatterson lol spelling mistake

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@@texas1977 Amen

[@womenentreprenuersmoneymin4372]

Very refreshing. I appreciate this perspective. Thank you for sharing!

[@erinrising2799]

My exercise routine is doing Yoga with my friends (virtually) everyday. None of us are really getting in shape, but we figure it's better than nothing

[@jeffk464]

As someone that's been heavily into exercise for a long time I would say don't run everyday. Run every other day, every now and then take a couple of days off. Don't shy away from strength training to compliment cardio.

[@MrJamesdryable]

Yes. DO NOT RUN EVERY DAY.

[@christinecarter506]

Yes, I actually agree. The nuances got edited out for this short talk, but I do SOMETHING every day, even if it is just walking. But yoga alternating with running is my preference, and I think strength training is also important.

[@harshithas1318]

I am a person who loved to achieve a lot and in the process stop doing what I have to when things got hard. I love the idea of consistency. These tips will surely help me make my grand plans happen with tiny steps. Thanks

[@pabasarifernando2713]

This has helped a lot to understand myself and how I feel about my own goals and how I went about achieving them. Didn't realize how much of an overachieving I was despite not wanting to do anything. I realize it is a fear of failure. I look forward to being mediocre during these tough times.

[@garywells5006]

Thank you for my motivational minute!

[@johndonaldson3619]

Yes, works for me - thank you Christine

[@johnkuljis5887]

Spot on , thanks for the reminder ... Infinite Blessings to All !

[@clrobinson1776]

I needed to hear that. Thank you.

[@aligned4good]

Thank you!

[@ZephyrBlaze08]

Hey all wish you good health and happiness 🤗🤗🤗

[@serendipitymusic2675]

I wish you all the best!

[@robertpolk5406]

The aggregation of incremental gains is powerful concept.

[@kazuhironishikawa8692]

My boss and colleague always says, "The most important thing is setting an ideal goal." but I think they are clinging to the illusion of a model person. I don't trust their stance, I totally agree Christine's opinion. I have "Let' myself be mediocre." as my motto.

[@antoniocesarioparisotto3530]

congratulations and. thanks for your important reflections! Bravissima! Grazie mille!! Muito obrigado !

[@nindyandini790]

Giving my claps virtually 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rosearthur1]

I so needed to hear this. Thank you, so much. It all makes so much sense. Now I can fully acknowledge why I self-sabotage, and hopefully do something about it. Thank you.

[@NewPathwaysCommunityEducation]

This is one of those golden aha moments ✨ 💛 thank you for sharing with us, we are ALL just human! We strive for perfection, when actually we should strive to form habits that will eventually lead us to our goal. Amazing and well done 👏 ✔

[@bobbyswamp]

Outstanding video. The very thoughts and details for motivation that I needed. Thanks, Christine!

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Have a wonderful day and stay safe everyone

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Nope 👎🏻

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[@evad7933]

Safe but not healthy.:)

[@jamestomwilhelm9381]

Better than our privious self , thats Ambitious

[@rosene80]

Thank you for this!

[@DaveRaspberry]

Thank you. This was great.

[@KailashGajra]

Loved it Christine! Amazing. If this works out (hoping so), I am going to give big party to you 😀

[@jamestomwilhelm9381]

Love This Thank You from Alaska

[@2tadhg]

Great video; tiny shift for a grand plan

[@syedmurad9939]

Excellent thought!

[@dalcloud8873]

'change can require a lot of motivation, which we just can't count on having'

[@TechfromHimanshu]

Awesome and a wonderful thaut

[@vunar]

I don't exercise because it is one of the most boring activities I can imagine. At least the ones I did both at home, gym or outdoors and that includes running, weightlifting, training videos (insanity etc) The only times I did exercise was when I was joining the dating pool or twice before going on big holidays abroad and wanted to "look good" on pictures. I'm more successful at losing weight by simply not eating more than I need but I would prefer to look "nice and tight" if you know what I mean.

[@Explorer_23]

Thank YOU 🙏

[@minisulaiman6648]

ma'am hat's off.. Well said....

[@susydyson1750]

tiny new habits!

[@PrincessNinja007]

*stares in perfectionist anxiety* what do you mean it's okay to be bad at things?

[@PrincessNinja007]

Also I never got the hang of "autopilot" behaviors. Like, how do you set a routine when you have exactly 0 habits to start with?

[@hannesRSA]

I always feel like I should do more. Exercise being the least of my problems.

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Great video 📹 👍

[@luisusma2489]

This makes sense but it conflicts with all the david goggins stuff ive been reading lately.. my brain is hurting right now. 😪

[@Talkinglife]

Good one

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[@aaasaawi]

Prophet Muhammad said : The most beloved work to God is the continuous one , even if it's less ...... (witch I think is similar to the main idea in this video ) ^^^^ (( أَحَبَّ الْأَعْمَالِ إِلَى اللَّهِ أَدْوَمُهَا, وَإِنْ قَلَّ )) # orignal script

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Mind over matter

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Are you smart 😊

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WOW, *Claps fast*

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[@idiotburns]

Exercise in every action, all day everyday. Marathons running is very unhealthy

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Wow

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[@WillfulVisions]

Really disappointed this wasn't about exorcisms.

[@aroundtheworldtv88]

Cristina you're looking so beautiful

[@costel13112002]

Repeating the same thing for 13 minutes

[@kiragirl20]

9:43 amogus

[@d.h.fremont3027]

I'm only watching to look at your necklace.

[@rjskum688]

Lol rich people telling us mere mortals what to do.

[@swordsnorchids1997]

Right because you've got better advice? See I tend to be a cynic myself but sometimes it's better to know when to stop behavior that is unhelpful.

[@swordsnorchids1997]

You don't even know if she's rich she could as well be just average.

[@rjskum688]

@@swordsnorchids1997 get with the program. What the heck is "average"? There is no middle class anymore. Either you are upper class or not.

[@ljsmooth69]

Wow you can sure talk about a whole lot of nonsense it's not important how about putting some real substance into something like anything else

[@idiotburns]

exercise requires nothing seperate from daily routine, this lady is lazy and thats all it is, I have never changed my way of living, but she is weak

[@licensedblockhead]

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[@harshithas1318]

I am a person who loved to achieve a lot and in the process stop doing what I have to when things got hard. I love the idea of consistency. These tips will surely help me make my grand plans happen with tiny steps. Thanks.