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Changing your habits
Our lives are defined by how we regularly spend our days. It is not determined by the occasional moments when we suddenly remember to exercise or call a friend.
To create new habits requires change. We must have a clear view of the outcome we desire.
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Creating habits takes time
Research shows forming new habits can take anywhere from a few weeks to months.
By creating visions, you can support your desire to continue with your habits.
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Your brain thinks in pictures
The brain places information into maps and pictures for quick recollection. We not only remember the past, but we also collect pictures of what we believe is possible in the future.
These pictures of the future are what motivates us to stay disciplined with our actions until it becom...
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Find your vision
Ask yourself:
- What new behaviors would you love to make into habits?
- What emotions do you want to experience more of?
- Who do you want to hang out with?
- What activities do you want to do more of?
- What can yo...
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Use keywords
Choose one word that summarizes your vision. Remember this keyword when your day starts to spin out of control. It can help to put elements of your vision in mind to keep you focussed.
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Document your success
Your brain needs reminders of the evidence that your goal is achievable and worth the effort.
- Take at least five minutes after you stop working to acknowledge the positive steps you've taken to make your vision a reality. Write your progress down in a journal.
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It often feels difficult to keep good habits going for more than a few days, even with sincere effort and the occasional burst of motivation.
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Habits Shape Your Identity
Your actions define who you are. Our habits are a reflection of our identity. The more we repeat a behavior, the more we reinforce the identity associated with that behavior.
For example: if you make your bed every day, you are reinforcing the identity of someone who is...
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