I don't jump

P.E. blogged about the advantages of a slow start when making changes; And asked,

What about you?  Does "jump starting" work for you or do you think it is better to go slow?

I agreed with her reasoning, slower, and thoughtful, well thought-through changes are likely to abide.  And mindfulness does seem to be a useful mantra here.

Reminds me of a tip from another friend,  "Very interesting book that I listened to by Geneen Roth (who will be at Kripalu), “Women, Food, and God” in which she posits that food is our friend, not our enemy. It all boils down to mindful eating and eating only when hungry. Good reading."

Then, there are the individual differences/needs.  I'm not a jumper, physically, emotionally, intellectually (well, I can jump to a conclusion with the best) but, fundamentally, I'm ruminative and most of my thoughts are afterthoughts.  So, I'm likely to be a slow starter.

I also like simplifying, the idea appeals to be, perhaps because my thinking can get weighed down with details; I'm sometimes recalcitrant to change.  I don't like change, actually. Hmmmm

So, I go for slow, non-jump starting. And, let's face it, change is difficult.  Recipe for success seems to involve: mindfulness, time, support.