Forming New habits:How to do it + how long it takes

The low down on new habits + getting them to actually stick.

SOOOO it's January 2021 which means most of us have hit the ground running on our goals for the year.  

(If you didn't read the previous blog on how to set goals, please check it out before. The two blogs really go hand in hand and will ensure this year is in fact your best year yet.)

BUT……

If you didn’t read it, here's the quick summary. 

1. Think about what your goal is and why

2. Work backwards, how would you achieve this goal on a monthly, weekly and daily basis

3. Think big and work your way backwards until you end at present day. Map out your months first, this will help guide some weekly habits to work on.

Now onto making this all work. 

Here’s the deal with getting new habits to stick, it takes time + you shouldn't try and take on multiple new things at once.

I am a 100% a supporter of dreaming big, sky’s the limit, BUT we have to break it down or I promise you your progress will be short lived.

Here's a few tips:

1. Take on one new thing at a time

2. Give it a few weeks before you decide it's not working or move on to the other thing

3. If after those few weeks it truly isn't working or sticking, back to the drawing board. Chances are you have to scale down or reanalyze what it is you really want

4. After a successful couple of weeks, add on the next task or habit.

Remember those daily goals you worked out when you worked backwards from the end goal till now? Those are what we are adding piece by piece 

5.Repeat steps 2-4 every time you add a new habit

6.Cut yourself some slack, we aren’t looking for a perfect score.

( The seriousness + severity of your goal will play a factor here, but for the most of us perfection is not the answer) 

7. BE CONSISTENT. Just because we don’t need something to be 100% all day everyday in order for it to work, doesn't mean we’re on and off every other week. It means we keep showing up day after day, despite the few hiccups life will throw our way

8. Track progress through multiple measurables, the scale is only 1 tool. 

• Take progress photos + body measurements every 4-6 weeks

• Take note of your energy levels

• Take note of your sleep

• How do your clothes feel?

9. Adjust as needed.

This stuff takes time.

Be patient, consistent, and work hard.

The results will come !

Now let’s get after 2021