If you're reading this article, there's a good chance that you didn't plan on brushing your teeth this morning, you just did it. ![]() In this guide to building good habits, we’ll be discussing the science of habit formation and sharing some important tools and strategies you can use to build and maintain the habits you need to kick your career, fitness, or life goals.īut before we dive into it, let's first zoom out and look at some definitions.Ī habit can be defined as a behavior that we engage in autonomously, with minimal friction, thought, or planning. The bad news? Attempting to change our habits on our own, without the right support can be exceedingly difficult. The good news is that the process of building good habits and breaking bad habits is simple, straightforward, and very well understood.ĭecades of research on the subject show that we're hard-wired to form new habits, and with the right tools, support, and coaching at our disposal, we can build habits that work for us, and break habits that work against us. If nearly half the things we do are done out of habit, it follows that building good habits will be a decisive advantage, whatever our goals are. ![]() ![]() In other words, we do them on autopilot without planning or effort. If we know that building and maintaining good habits is the key to building the career or lifestyle that we want, why does it seem so hard?Ī study from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology has shown that around 40% of our daily actions and behaviors are habitual. If you’ve ever tried to learn the flute, start a meditation practice or eat more salads and less pizza but found that you couldn’t make the habit stick, you’re far from alone.
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