21 DAYS TO A NEW HABIT
7 Jan
21 Days to a New Habit
Breaking up is hard to do—especially when it comes to unhealthy habits. The first few weeks of trying to break a bad habit or start a new, healthy one are the hardest.
The good news: If you get through those weeks, the new mind-set becomes easier to maintain. Here are FOUR ways to help you reach the first 21 days.
1. Jot in a journal. Track your progress, monitor any slips, and identify situations that may cause you to give in to temptation.
2. Set small steps. Instead of attempting a many changes, aim for one behavior at a time.
3. Don’t trust willpower. Even if you think you can slide back into a behavior and put the brakes on whenever you want, It doesn’t work like that. Keep yourself out of situations that could make you more likely to backslide.
4. Try, try, try…again. You’re up against formidable odds, but the good news is that if you keep trying and learn from mistakes, you’ll get better as you go along.
