Sticky commitments
I often think of commitments as being sticky. It is hard to shake them off. When someone makes a commitment to do something, there is always this nagging feeling that they should do it, and they have a difficult time shaking it off. Commitments have different levels of stickiness. Verbal commitments are sticky like jam. […]
Securing commitment – it’s so easy!
Perhaps the most powerful personal tool for fostering a new behaviour in a person is securing a commitment from them. People want to be seen to act consistently with what they say – walk the talk. People who do not act consistently with what they say they will do are frowned upon, so there is […]
Billion Acts of Green
I found an app for the iPhone today that makes interesting use of CBSM principles. It allows the user to make commitments to environmental behaviours through pledges. You can choose a pledge that is pre-loaded or enter one of your own. It includes feedback and many other features as well. If you have an iPhone […]
Commitment to New Behaviours
My 5 year old knows all about commitment. This morning he came to me and asked if I would go outside and play soccer with him. As it was a bit chilly(3c), I said “Yes, but when the temperature climbs to 10c.” He said “Promise?” And I said “Yes.” So then he watched the thermometer, […]