seven ways to get new habits to stick
You want healthier habits but they feel uncomfortable and unnatural. How do you stop making excuses and get them to stick?
It all starts with the why. Get to the root cause of why you are avoiding things. A little change goes a long way.
It's in discomfort that we grow.
Here are 7 ways to kickstart new habits.
1. Find the root cause
Keep asking yourself why until you discover the root cause of your avoidance. It may surprise you.
2. Adjust your lifestyle
Does your new habit align with your lifestyle? Is it realistic or do you need to make adjustments?
3. Get scheduling
Schedule your habit. Make time for it so there are no excuses.
4. Be accountable
Engage people around you for accountability. Maybe they'll even want to join you.
5. Keep positive
Find a way to enjoy it. Focus on the positives rather than seeing it as a chore.
6. Stack habits
Stack new habits with existing daily habits like listening to a podcast while you get ready.
7. Stay motivated
Don't beat yourself up if you miss a day. Get straight back on it.