How Long to Form a Habit? And What You Can Do Towards It...

I am a huge fan of psyblog

study reveals is that when we want to develop a relatively simple habit like eating a piece of fruit each day or taking a 10 minute walk, it could take us over two months of daily repetitions before the behaviour becomes a habit.

I have personally found forming a habit extremely difficult. maybe its got to do with the time it takes (now that I know there is research to back it up, I believe it more!) or maybe its just me, but forming good habits is almost as difficult as giving up the bad ones.

Here are some ideas to make this process effective & fruitful:

1. Keep a Diary/ Log Book
This is so powerful. I find that the fact that I can measure it, go back and see my progress gives me such a big boost.

2. Have a specific goal
Make it as specific as possible. In terms of time, in terms of something that can be measured by anyone.

3. Tell as many people as possible
Everyone will help in their own special way.
This maybe be silly, but I try and post a simple success tip everyday at eclatme.blogspot.com
if you see my score over the last months it is abysmal. Yet whenever a reader gives me a shout to remind me of my stated habit (posting a tip everyday) it makes it easier to follow.

4. Find a Partner
Maybe it is difficult to find someone who wants to inculcate the same habits such as you, but if you can, it will be so much easier.

5. Reward Yourself
Every step of the way, on every small & big victory, celebrate it and reward yourself.

Happy Habiting!

p.s. leave a habit you want to form in the comments and you never know another reader or maybe me may be a willing partner or helper!

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