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Change is not always simple or easy.
Change is not always simple or easy.
Sometimes we become so entrenched in what we do, how we do it, or why we do it that we complete miss the fact that as humans, we are creatures of habit. That means, we will repeated do what appears to be successful. If you are reading this, the habits you have formed may not be completely successful. In fact, the things that you repeatedly think, do, or say may translate into actions that yield results other than you desire or deserve.
Many of us give up too soon when trying to change a habit. It's not that we're weak. Changing habits is hard work. You'll succeed when you are clear about your goals and strongly believe in their worth.
Researchers offer six suggestions for changing a habit:
Researchers offer six suggestions for changing a habit:
Become more aware. Be acutely mindful of the habit's cues and your unconscious reactions to situations. Increase your consciousness by tracking your progress.
Visualize small, concrete steps. Make plans to respond to cues differently.
Tolerate feelings of discomfort. Delay gratification. Sit with negative feelings, and wait for them to pass. Do something different. Be patient and forgiving.
Get support. Make bets with a friend. Make behavioral change fun, and enjoy the ride. Hire a coach to guide you.
Subscribe to realistic optimism. Believe you can change, yet expect hiccups. Focus on progress, not perfection.
Persevere. Keep on keeping on. Every small step is progress. Believe in your success long enough and it will happen. Never give up.
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