How to Create a New Habit: 7 Simple Steps

It is no secret that our life is a set of our daily activities or a set of habits. Often we act mechanically, according to previously developed schemes, without even thinking about what we are doing and why.





One of the basic tenets of all personal growth training is: change your habits and you will change your life. As the saying goes, “You make a habit, you reap character.” You build character, you reap destiny. . . ?

You want to lose weight? Make a habit of going to the gym regularly.

Do you want to be read? Make a habit of reading for an hour a day. And so on.

It seems simple, right? As is often the case, it is easier said than done.

We often start introducing new habits (new year, Monday, the 1st), but give up without success. And everything goes back to normal. So how do you form a new habit? How do you make sure you do it this time?

Decide what habit you will be working on

Choose one thing, do not try to change your whole life at once. Work on introducing a new habit for as long as it is not given to you without much effort. This usually takes 21 to 70 days. Only then do you move on to your next habit.

Focus on the positive.Write down in your notebook why you want to acquire this habit. What will she give you? What positive changes do you expect in your life? Form an attractive image of your future in which you have this habit. And keep the focus on him.

Perform actions regularlyThe main enemy of the introduction of any habit is the irregularity of its implementation. If you act randomly, you will not be able to form a new habit. Remember that regularity in this case is the key to success!



Don't turn away.If you’re determined to work on a new habit, don’t stop halfway. You will need to show determination and perseverance while performing the scheduled action. Move forward and remember that the road will overcome.

Be flexible.If the circumstances are such that you had to miss a day, just continue. Be persistent but flexible, looking for opportunities, not excuses.

Keep a journal.Write down how much time you have already spent forming a new habit. How many days have passed.

Reward yourself for successIdentify a pleasant gift for a certain time following the plan. This will help you stay on track and provide pleasant emotions after the result is achieved.

These 7 simple rules will help you form any important habit for you. It's all about doing!



P.S. And remember, just by changing your consciousness – together we change the world!

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