«We are what we do all the time. Perfection is therefore not an act but a habit", - Aristotle.
You have a crisis, do you think that something needs to be changed? Life goals should be adjusted and new habits developed to achieve them. You are the master of your destiny and only you can change your life by developing new habits. But knowing that you need to change and doing it are not the same thing. The good thing is that a habit once developed will sooner or later come to automatism, and you will no longer have to think about it. New habits will become part of the routine. These tips will help you start a new life with new habits. Also take a look at 5 Ways to Quit Bad Habits (and Get Good Habits).
1. Start with one or two
Concentrate on one or two important goals and work towards them. If you outline a few, chances are good that you will find yourself overwhelmed, frustrated and give up on your idea altogether.
2. Come up with small, affordable goals
Instead of setting big, hard-to-reach goals, set yourself smaller tasks. Want to lose 10 pounds? Start with two. Build on the successes of small achievements.
3. Be responsible
Buy a notebook and write down your goals and the steps you take to achieve them. Keeping a journal will instill responsibility for a long time. Also, the success notes will inspire you. It will be easier for you to deal with obstacles, and you will never give up.
4. Plan ahead
If regular workouts are part of your plans, sign up for a gym near your home or on your way home from work. Carry your completed gym bag in your car. If you're used to snacking at the candy machine, take fruit and vegetables with you to work to ensure you have a healthy lunch. The more preparatory work you do, the fewer excuses you have, and the more likely you are to complete your plans.
5. Replace old with new
To avoid automatism, replace old habits with something completely new. Instead of hanging out in bars with girls after work, talk your companion into going to a trade fair or cooking class. You will get rid of the routine, learn something new and you will have vivid memories.
6. Reward Yourself for Success
Reward yourself for your success with something valuable and enjoyable.... Mark these awards on your calendar. If you work hard, at the end of the month, when you reach your goal, you will have a kind of schedule.
7. Get a friend's support
Strength is in numbers. If you have to be accountable to another person, you are more likely to follow through on what you started. Achieving goals with a friend is also much more fun and enjoyable.
8. Allow yourself some indulgence
Changing habits is difficult. If you stumble, don't beat yourself up, move on. Please try again tomorrow. Not giving up is the key to success. Believe in yourself and don't give up. It means a lot, it's worth the long effort. Acquiring new habits brings you closer to achieving your life goals and always justifies your efforts.
We recommend watching:
Video "How to develop new good habits." The author of the video offers his own technique - to do something useful for 30 days and talks about positive changes in life thanks to this method.
