Guide to the development of habits of Leo Babauta
Productivity / / December 23, 2019
Leo Babauta
Author blog about self-organization and productivity of Zen Habits, writer.
1. Select a positive habit
Rather than give up bad habits, start with the acquisition of useful. For example, if you want to stop eating junk food, try increasing the amount of vegetables in the diet.
Here is a good habit to get you started: meditation, reading, journaling, exercise, use of dental floss.
2. Form the habit of one
We all have a list of 10 items that we would like to a change. And do it immediately. But the longer you take to learn the habits of the time, the less chance of success. Even one of them requires a lot of attention and energy. Therefore, consistent formation of one habit at a time - the best strategy.
3. Start small
People underestimate the importance of small successes. But together with the previous paragraph is perhaps the most important thing you can do to achieve the goal.
meditate two minutes per day the first week, and if mastered this, gradually increase the time for another 2-3 minutes. Begin to run for 5-10 minutes a day, instead of half an hour. Eat a small serving of vegetables in one step, do not try again to change your entire diet.
Start with small steps and gradually increase them - so your mind will gradually adapt to change.
4. Set reminders
The fact that from the very beginning, most people astray - they forget to maintain the new habit. Do not allow yourself to do so.
Set the reminder not only in the smartphone and calendar, but also related to the habit of the field. For example, in the kitchen that you are going to eat more vegetables, on the mirror in the bathroom - a regular cleaning of the teeth.
5. Teach yourself to justice
Otherwise, how can you get to stay true to habit, when you want to drop everything? Find a community of interest, or a team to which you will be accountable for their successes.
6. Love what you do
It is unlikely that you will be able to maintain long any habit if really hate to do this. Even in this case, try to find some fun in it.
For example, if you run, Think of it not as a torture, but as a way to enjoy the fresh air, feel the movement of his body, to feel alive.
Make every moment consciously, focus on gratitude and joy on the task. And then soon you will start to look forward to the time to immerse themselves in this state.
7. Be disciplined
What do you systematic approach to parenting habits, the better. Do not delay a useful exercise and has developed its own system: instead pander favorite ''ll do it later "- simply begin to act at the same time, as soon as this thought.
8. Regularly evaluate your results
To review their activities at least once a week and adjust the plan as needed. For example, if you forget to practice their new habit, create a new reminder.
If you can not discipline yourself, you agree with someone from acquaintances that he will pay a certain amount for each day.
Weekly Focus allows you to getting better and better cope with the new habit. And even if you fail, still continue.
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