habits

The excitement of day one

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Day one of …

… a new habit.

… eating better.

… moving more.

… the dream job.

… being a parent.

… reading a book.

… keeping a journal.

… following a budget.

… creating something.

… a challenging project.

… giving up … whatever.

… learning something new.

… a meaningful relationship.

… building your own business.

… the rest of your incredible life.

Oh, how exciting.

Okay, now for day two.

 

“Nothing is stronger than habit.” – Ovid

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

“Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character.” – Vince Lombardi

 

Until it becomes all the time

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You start something new.

First time.

A new habit.

Second time.

A new behaviour.

Five times.

Great!

Six times.

Now, keep going.

Ten times.

Keep building competence.

Twenty times.

And confidence.

Thirty times.

Until the new becomes ingrained.

Many times.

It is simply what you do.

All the time.

 

“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” – Aristotle

“For a habit to stay changed, people must believe change is possible.” – Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change

 

Mind your mind

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Your mind is accumulating what you put into it.

So, here is a quick mind self-assessment?

What were the last three books you read?

(Separate into fiction and nonfiction if you like.)

Last three podcasts listened to?

Last three documentaries watched?

Last three television shows viewed (binged)?

Last three articles read?

Last three blog posts?

(This one included.)

Last three stage performances?

Last three movies viewed?

The last three songs listened to?

(Not sure we do albums anymore.)

Last three minutes on each social media platform?

The last three conversations?

There really is no right or wrong.

The answers might affect your next three though.

 

“Your mind will give back to you exactly what you put into it.” – James Joyce

“You are what you are and where you are because of what has gone into your mind. You can change what you are and where you are by changing what goes into your mind.” – Zig Ziglar