It’s easy not to do the very things we know we should. Plans to reach our goals can easily be ignored by reaching for the habit that already provides comfort. Sitting down instead of exercising, turning on the TV instead of reading, going to the same old job instead of taking control and learning new skills. Creating new habits takes dedication and time, time to practice over and over until the desired action becomes a habit.
Plan to be consistent. If the habit you are trying to develop is something you’ve been doing at home, on your computer and a trip is coming up, plan ahead. Get your laptop out and get it ready to help with the task on the go.
Most of us fail to reward ourself. Don’t treat yourself worse than a dog. Don’t we all pat a dog on the head or even give it a treat when performing a new skill for us? When we do a planned task, something we want to make a habit, we should celebrate. No, not go out and have drinks but acknowledge the success. Say something like, “I did it” with excitement and emphasis. Create a rewarding feeling.
It’s our habits that create outcomes. Start the small patterns that will lead to the success you want. Solid habits are the key to our success.
Develop Solid Habits.
