One of the hardest lifelong tasks is breaking bad habits and then learning new good habits and making them stick. Establishing new healthy habits takes commitment, self-control and self-discipline.
When new habits become second nature, you look back at your 'old' self and wonder how you ever lived that way-whether it was a poor diet, not getting enough sleep, overeating, not exercising....
You realize how much better you feel with your new lifestyle and your healthy habits become a part of your routine. If an old habit does try to resurface, which it will when you are working on healthy habit change, you will most likely feel even worse than before you changed to a new, healthy lifestyle.
You will feel just how toxic your old habit was when you come from a place of good health.
If you are working towards new healthy goals to improve your life and slip into an old bad habit, don't be too hard on yourself. Do not let it put you into a mindset that you failed and can't do it anyway, so you just stop trying.
Keep going with the progress you have made and over time when you look back you will realize just how much you have changed!
How to make new habits that stick:
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Establish a strong reason WHY you want to make a change.
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Come up with a realistic plan and build your new habit into your daily routine.
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Establish a resilient mindset with a mantra you can regularly remind yourself...'I am strong', 'I am healthy', 'I can do hard things', etc.
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Practice self-discipline and holding yourself accountable when you get off track.
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Find support to help keep you accountable within a local group, a buddy, an online group or a coach.
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Remember your WHY at all times and come back to it every day!
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Track your changes and results--note where you are when you begin and reevaluate after 30-90 days.
Deep rooted habits can take time and multiple failures before you will be able to change. It is part of the process!!
Remind yourself that self-discipline and self-control along with self-love brings about the long-term results that you are looking for. Hold yourself accountable and find support if you need help staying on track. Make sure you are always keeping the big picture in mind and have goals to strive towards.
And always make sure that you are enjoying the ride of life along the way!
About the Author
Kristi Ryan is a massage therapist and health coach. In addition to her busy massage practice at Evolve Spa + Boutique in Eagle Ranch, Colorado, she supports, educates, motivates and empowers busy women with nutrition, mindset and lifestyle transformation within her holistic nutrition coaching programs.
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Disclaimer: The information I share is for general information only and is not intended to replace medical advice. I do not diagnose, treat or cure disease, prescribe treatments or medications, or recommend medical treatment or surgery. You should speak to your physician prior to making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, exercise or medications or acting on anything you have read or discussed with me. If you don’t, you are doing so at your own risk.
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