Our habits are often what make us or break us. Tiny things that you do or avoid each day form the basis of your lifestyle and health. This relates to all areas of life – sleep, eating, exercise, ways of thinking, ways of relating to and about others, work habits – you name it! The good news is, however, once you sit down and evaluate your habits honestly (you may even ask for feedback from a friend, spouse, or other adult in your sphere), you are harnessing a very powerful element in your life. Initially, changing habits is hard – most experts say 14-21 days is the crucial period in which it must be sustained in order to be maintained long term and for it to slide into your new definition of ‘normal’. It is important, therefore, to make sure that you have adequate support and accountability during this time of shift to make it more likely that you will continue your new habit for that time. Don’t avoid normal life – the habit must be strong enough to withstand unpredictable and ‘less-than-ideal’ situations, however your mental preparation and accountability must be especially strong in the build-up and during those days/times. Once you have reached the point where you have crossed the ‘new’ threshold of the habit, it is still important to maintain accountability for around 3-4 months. However, this does not have to be so intense and can take the form of a weekly debrief with your accountability partner through email/conversation or even in your own personal diary. This practise is essential in order to develop as a person and also one of the most powerful ways to discipline and train the brain to become more adaptable, optimistic and successful. Who wouldn’t want that?
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