By Sara Fathima
May 29, 2022
It is tempting to put down a long list of habits and try to accomplish them all at once. This is setting up yourself for failure – trying to transform everything at once can be chaotic. What you can do is build one habit in a month.
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Charles Duhigg
Building a new habit from scratch may seem overwhelming. To make the task lighter you can start by making incremental changes daily. You will fully achieve your goal in a few months.
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B J Fogg
Keeping a habit requires motivation and discipline. The key to sustaining it is asking yourself why you want to make this change in your life? Knowing the answer will help you power through on the days you want to give up.
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B J Fogg
Adopting someone else’s habits may not always make you productive. Create a personalised plan that suits your needs and lifestyle. Habits must be based on your nature and what serves you.
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Gretchen Rubin
When making a change to your lifestyle, know that there will be obstacles, and you will want to give in to temptations. Will power alone does not help you achieve your goal. What helps is working around the obstacles.
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Kelly McGonial
Studies show that your brain is 30% more productive when it’s in a positive state. Taking on a challenge with a positive mindset gives you a better chance of succeeding. A positive mindset helps you pursue your goals.
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Shawn Achor
Making a habit stick can be tough. To make it easy on yourself, join a support group or share your goals with friends to stay on track. What’s more? You and the group can even have different habits. All you have to do is keep each other accountable.
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Gretchen Rubin
To yourself when you slip up on your way to achieving healthy goals. In every journey, there will be challenges and change takes time. It is important to be compassionate with yourself through the ups and downs.
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