"Your habits determine your future."
- Jack Canfield
It doesn't matter if your goal is about health, wealth or creating better relationships. Unfortunately most people give up on their goals very quickly.
I am sure that you have heard this question before or even asked yourself this question...
How long does it take to establish a new habit?
Some people will say it takes 21 days, some people will say 60 days and others will say even a year.
In my own experience and what I also have heard from others is that it will take a while before a new habit becomes automatic.
I believe that 21 days is a very good start. You have definitely got a good start to your new habit.
I always feel that the first week is the most difficult. After that every day gets a little easier.
Of course you have to work hard at continuing your new habit and learn to control triggers that will send you back to doing what you used to do.
Some people will say it takes 21 days, some people will say 60 days and others will say even a year.
In my own experience and what I also have heard from others is that it will take a while before a new habit becomes automatic.
I believe that 21 days is a very good start. You have definitely got a good start to your new habit.
I always feel that the first week is the most difficult. After that every day gets a little easier.
Of course you have to work hard at continuing your new habit and learn to control triggers that will send you back to doing what you used to do.
"Successful people are simply those with successful habits."
- Brain Tracy
Learn to control yourself and your own environment as much as possible is key. Stay busy.
If you are trying to loose weight, then get rid of all the unhealthy food in your pantry and in your refrigerator.
Stay away from eating out, so you won't be tempted to load up on unhealthy food.
Stay away from people and friends that like to overindulge in food and sweets.
Simple things to do, but sometimes not easy to do.
When you feel stressed, instead of going to the refrigerator for food, maybe you want to learn to meditate, listen to some relaxing music, call a friend or just go for a walk.
How long does it take to establish a new habit?
I believe that it will take around three months.
If you have been working on your new habit or been trying to get rid of a bad habit, three months is a great start and you will have created some great momentum.
After three months you are well on your way to a being able to kick your old habit and creating a new one.
Of course the longer you stay with this new habit the more likely you are to be successful.
Be mindful, learn to deal with stressors and appreciate yourself and your efforts every day.
You Can Do This!
Learn to control yourself and your own environment as much as possible is key. Stay busy.
If you are trying to loose weight, then get rid of all the unhealthy food in your pantry and in your refrigerator.
Stay away from eating out, so you won't be tempted to load up on unhealthy food.
Stay away from people and friends that like to overindulge in food and sweets.
Simple things to do, but sometimes not easy to do.
When you feel stressed, instead of going to the refrigerator for food, maybe you want to learn to meditate, listen to some relaxing music, call a friend or just go for a walk.
How long does it take to establish a new habit?
I believe that it will take around three months.
If you have been working on your new habit or been trying to get rid of a bad habit, three months is a great start and you will have created some great momentum.
After three months you are well on your way to a being able to kick your old habit and creating a new one.
Of course the longer you stay with this new habit the more likely you are to be successful.
"We become what we repeatedly do."
- Sean Covey
Be mindful, learn to deal with stressors and appreciate yourself and your efforts every day.
You Can Do This!
I Believe In You!
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