Oftentimes I hear this question in relation to exercise or eating healthy, but this can apply to any good and/or bad habit. Usually it’s the good habits that are more challenging to keep up with because they require more discipline and typically include things that we aren’t used to doing- Hence, it’s not yet a habit!
A habit, according to many experts, takes around 66 days to form. First, think about the magnitude of the new habit you are trying to form. If you have you are trying to replace a bad habit that has been with you for many years, then it’s going to be a challenge and small steps towards forming a new habit. Furthermore, consider the benefits and consequences of continuing your bad habit, and realize that there is no such thing as a quick fix. Allow yourself time to change it and ultimately replace it with something good. Lastly, and most importantly, repeat… repeat… repeat! Just like anything in life, the more you do something, the more natural it becomes and will eventually fit into your everyday routine of life!
Are there any new habits that you want to begin, continue or start over?
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