New Year - Changes for you ?
Do you have new habits to form or bad habits to let go of?
Don’t get hung up on the January 1 New Year’s resolution. You can commit to a change or tweak a habit anytime.
Focus on the aspirational self you have of yourself. What is that vision? Why is it important to you ? Can you visualize it ? Do you feel it?
· What habits do you have that you do in autopilot ?
· What habits have you created ?
· What habits need an upgrade ?
· What bad habits do you need to break ?
We know 21 days to form or break a habit. I would add 7 days to sustain it. Do you have an action plan to make it happen? Who will you surround yourself with ? How will you be held accountable? Are you letting go of anything or embracing something?
When we have a change or a shift in our lives it is usually a good catalyst such as a move into a new space, start a new job, change cities, loose a job, end a relationship, start a new relationship – the list goes on.
Or another trigger for people is time - the morning, Monday, new season or New year.
Journal it - use a day timer or calendar - to strengthen your habits, create new habits or break bad habits. Write down everyday your successes and your failures. What did you feel ? Was there a trigger? Did you repeat your mantra ? Do you need to tweak? Are you trying to do too much ? Do you have inspiration? What tools if any do you require?
Tomorrow is new day – Do not give up! Reboot and start again.
Focus on the aspirational self you have of yourself. Your bigger vision – what is it? Why do you want it? What will it do for you?
1) Organize, 2) Schedule, 3) Make it convenient,4) Be accountable and 5) Create a mantra. These are 5 key steps that can help you keep on track and not get derailed.
If you do get derailed - so what ? dust off and get back to it. Revisit your why? Why are you doing this ? Why is it important ?
Small choices and decisions - make big impact. Don’t over think it. Do the best you can when presented with a choice. These small wins will start to add up.
You are worth it - take the time and make the commitment . You have got this!!!
Remember the #1 relationship that is most important is the relationship to yourself.
References
The power of Habit – Charles Duhigg
Badass Habits – Jen Sincero
4 Tendencies – Gretchen Rubin
Atomic Habits – James Clear