#BuildingBetterHabits #HealthyHabits #SelfImprovement
๐What habit are you trying to build?๐
We’ve all been there – wanting to make a positive change in our lives, but struggling to stick to it. Whether it’s getting into a regular exercise routine, eating healthier, or even just practicing gratitude daily, building better habits takes time and commitment. If you’ve been feeling stuck in a rut, don’t worry – you’re not alone. In this article, we’ll explore some tips and tricks for building new habits and sticking to them for the long haul.
Identifying the habit:
First and foremost, it’s important to identify the specific habit you want to build. This could be anything from drinking more water throughout the day to setting aside time for meditation each morning. Whatever it may be, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of what habit you want to work on.
Creating a plan:
Once you’ve identified the habit you want to build, it’s time to create a plan of action. This plan should outline the steps you’ll take to integrate the habit into your daily routine. For example, if you want to start exercising more regularly, your plan could include scheduling specific workout times and finding an exercise buddy for accountability.
Start small:
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to build a new habit, especially if it’s a big change. That’s why it’s important to start small and take baby steps toward your goal. If you want to start reading more, for example, you could begin by setting aside just 10 minutes each day for reading. This approach makes the habit-building process more manageable and less intimidating.
Stay consistent:
Consistency is key when it comes to building new habits. Research shows that it takes an average of 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic, so it’s important to stay consistent and not give up, even when it feels challenging. Setting reminders, tracking your progress, and celebrating small victories along the way can all help you stay consistent and motivated.
Find support:
Building better habits can be easier when you have a support system in place. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or online community, having someone to hold you accountable and cheer you on can make a world of difference. Consider reaching out to others who share similar goals and experiences, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
Stay positive:
Finally, it’s important to stay positive and be kind to yourself throughout the habit-building process. It’s normal to have setbacks and moments of doubt, but maintaining a positive attitude can help you push through tough times and keep moving forward. Remember to celebrate your progress and be proud of the effort you’re putting in to build better habits.
In conclusion, building better habits takes time, patience, and a willingness to push through challenges. By identifying the habit, creating a plan, starting small, staying consistent, finding support, and staying positive, you can increase your chances of successfully building the habits you desire. Remember, it’s okay to take things one step at a time and be gentle with yourself along the way. With dedication and persistence, you can make positive changes that last a lifetime. Good luck!
Regular work outs. It fell to the wayside last year but I finally have a regular schedule so I can form a routine again
Trying to be more patient and calm
talking about myself in a positive light, I always tend to put myself down and I want to change that.
Read and develop my knowledge a bit more.
I want to be a Dietitian and I’ve fallen behind on my knowledge in Nutrition and Critical Thinking
Going to gym for the rest of my life
Waking up early and working out. It’s very important for my physical and mental health to have a consistent workout routine and I’m trying so hard to accomplish that and, regretfully failing spectacularly at it
walking more
Trying to think more positively about things. If I have a negative thought or a worry Iโm trying to flip it over and look at it from the other side.
Not sure Iโm good at it yet* but Iโm trying
*but thatโs only because Iโve just started and will get better (see, I can do it!)
Some kind of stretching/yoga/Pilates at home. I’m one of those people who needs to work out away from home at a gym (just planet fitness, nothing crazy) but I’m not flexible and I work a physically demanding job (nurse) so I’d really like to start this. The PFs I go to have terrible floor space so I don’t really like to use their mats for this portion but I also have such trouble motivating myself to do any gym stuff at home. I just bought a cute mat from Amazon and I’m hoping that helps. My work schedule is inconsistent and I work nights shift so I have trouble sticking to even a certain time of day.
Drinking enough water. Iโm so bad at remembering to drink, I have to be absolutely parched to remember on my own. So my fiancรฉ sets out 4 water bottles for me to drink each day (going to increase it eventually, right now 4 is a lot for me) and texts me while heโs at work to remind me to drink my waters lol
Brushing and my braiding my hair before going to bed.
Saving more money and eating less
Consistently taking my antidepressants
Going to the gym, staying active, better sleep routine, and healthy eating is the main ones.
Better eating, doing ok with it so far.
morning routines, Im used to being someone so against doing things in the same order again and again and hate abiding to schedules but as I get older I realize I need these things to manage my time better and be efficient. So I’m trying to make a habit of following a night and morning routine
Not drinking. I did 40 days without too much trouble. Have had a few drinks here and there and definitely notice that itโs not what I want to do anymore. Just having some difficulty letting go of it completely. I havenโt gotten out of control or anything or woken up with a hangover in almost 2 months which is good. My lizard brain is telling me, you can just drink a bit, you donโt need to quit altogether. Whatever it used to do, whatever its purpose was itโs definitely not there anymore. I just need to get over that hump in my brain to get there.โ
How to break the habit of ANTs
Eating regularly. As I said to the dietitian I recently started seeing, it’s going to take baby steps to work up to 3 meals a day after switching between going days not eating and maybe eating one meal a day. And in almost 2 weeks, I had made the achievement of eating 2 meals a day. The few times I had 3 meals in a day, my stomach felt very heavy and uncomfortable. I’d also eaten more bread/wraps in 2 weeks than I had in 2 months.
Consistency and a better self regulation system cause jeee I learned to no longer burst out of anger but instead I developed crying and staying in bed lol.
Taking my iron supplements
Consistently exercising, preferably every day. I’ve tried this multiple times over the last 3 years but I never managed to make it an actual habit. Once I skipped a day it was super easy to skip another and just tell myself I’d work out the next day. I’ve currently been working out for 33 days, some days for just a few minutes, some days for an hour or more. I found out that doing challenges that only take a few minutes to complete helps.
Not being depressed
Mindfulness
Iโm currently trying to get OUT of a habit! Limiting my daily caffeine intake & not going to Starbucks multiple times a day ๐ Iced coffee addiction is very real ๐ฅบ
Reading in bed instead of scrolling
Stop doom scrolling .. and itโs been hard!
Having a regular workout routine and incorporating that into my college/work schedules
I’m working on not avoiding things I’m anxious about. I think I have always had high anxiety but my parents made me still do it. Going to the school, going to the dentist, etc I avoid shit in my adulthood, because I can, but that increases anxiety.
Sleep more and get of electronics
Consistent day to day 30 min workouts and eating well. I was doing quite well until I had a routine change and now I’m trying to figure out how to start again.