Top 8 Tips To Build Habits by Experts

By Sara Fathima

May 29, 2022

Start Simple

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

Small Steps

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

Know Why 

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

Customise It

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

Setbacks Are Okay 

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

Shine With Positivity

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

Find Support

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

Be Kind

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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Shauna Shapiro