You have bad habits; I have bad habits, we’re human after all. It is equally important not only to create healthy habits, but to build on those healthy habits so you stick with them.
It’s easy to do things sporadically and then give up at the first hurdle, that used to be me, or even do them for a week or two before giving up altogether.
The suggestions below should help:
Is there a way to remind yourself of the habit you’re attempting to implement? Doing things that give you that gentle nudge will help with your reminder. For example, if you need to remember to take your vitamins, leave them out instead of putting them away.
Building good habits, doesn't mean you need to give up lots of your time. Working on 'your mental health' gives you the opportunity to think about your life more, to build better habits.
The habits you form, should be enjoyable. When it comes to exercise, choose an exercise you enjoy, that way you’ll want to excel. When you feel better through exercise, others benefit too, because you’ll be happier.
Your environment dictates the way you act. Home should be your relaxing retreat, but it can also be your biggest source of stress. Home should be your ‘calm place’. Consider your environments and what you associate them with, and then work out whether they could be hindering you in any way.
Being accountable is healthy, to yourself and it helps others. Whatever decisions you make, or whatever decisions you don’t make, if others are relying on you, you are accountable.
Change your language
Language can impact state of mind and success. The way you talk about yourself as well as the habits you are implementing, will make a difference to whether you stick to them. Be positive, and make sure you know those are things you get to do because you want to, not things you have to do.
Conclusion
When you do something for long enough, it forms a habit. Good or bad, it becomes part of who you are, part of your routine. It's easier to hang on to good habits and excel, than it is easier to let go of bad ones.
Habits formed, matter. When it comes to exercise, exercise matters, moderation around exercise matters also. Good habits are the foundations for a more rounded, balanced life and can help you to continue to live a healthier life.
Source: https://www.atidymind.co.uk
Thanks for blogging this timely reminder, as my new years resolution slowly wanes. Small steps...
Thanks. Yes, perhaps resolutions shouldn't be associated with the New Year, because even with good intentions, we inevitably fall back into bad habits.
It seems to be a flaw in the human condition, although there are some people who can and do go on to form habits that encourage, spiritual and emotional growth.
When you look at what's happening in governments, in society and in the world, in Covid-19, building healthier habits is very much what is needed.
I pray the tide turns quickly.