Reward yourself.Rewards are an important part of habit formation. When we brush our teeth, the reward is immediate - a minty fresh mouth. But some rewards - like weight loss or the physical changes from exercise - take longer to show up. That's why it helps to build in some immediate rewards to help you form the habit. Listening to audiobooks while running, for example, or watching a favorite cooking show on the treadmill can help reinforce an exercise habit. Or plan an exercise date so the reward is time with a friend.
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