As I mentioned in my last post, changing
a habit takes practice and commitment. Write down a realistic plan for
the habit you want to change, establish a start date and deadlines, then add them to your daily planner.
Keep a Journal. This gives you a place to record your thoughts and feelings. It will also help you to stay the course and to see patterns and progress. Journaling can be as simple as a brief paragraph noting what days you performed a certain habit or task and what the outcome was. You can also use a journal to record specifics of your diet and exercise regime as well as how you’re feeling as a whole, and any emotional events that are occurring. It's important to do this daily. The more specific you are with your journaling, the better reference tool it will become.
Start with the Positive. Each and every day, think of 3 new things you've accomplished, or are grateful for. This develops a pattern which views positive experiences first. Even if you've had a horrible day, or have backslid, there is always something to be grateful for.
Make it Nonnegotiable. Promise yourself that you are absolutely going to do it. When you do it. Where you do it. How you do it. Making it nonnegotiable is a tool for overcoming backsliding after your initial enthusiasm fades. You don't negotiate with yourself about brushing your teeth. You just do it. Honor yourself, and your commitment.
Keep a Journal. This gives you a place to record your thoughts and feelings. It will also help you to stay the course and to see patterns and progress. Journaling can be as simple as a brief paragraph noting what days you performed a certain habit or task and what the outcome was. You can also use a journal to record specifics of your diet and exercise regime as well as how you’re feeling as a whole, and any emotional events that are occurring. It's important to do this daily. The more specific you are with your journaling, the better reference tool it will become.
Start with the Positive. Each and every day, think of 3 new things you've accomplished, or are grateful for. This develops a pattern which views positive experiences first. Even if you've had a horrible day, or have backslid, there is always something to be grateful for.
Make it Nonnegotiable. Promise yourself that you are absolutely going to do it. When you do it. Where you do it. How you do it. Making it nonnegotiable is a tool for overcoming backsliding after your initial enthusiasm fades. You don't negotiate with yourself about brushing your teeth. You just do it. Honor yourself, and your commitment.
“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” - Jim Rohn
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