Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Has it been difficult to maintain?
Establishing new habits can be a challenge. If you’re trying to form healthier habits, we’ve compiled a list of useful strategies to help you stay committed.
BEGIN WITH SMALL STEPS:
To achieve lifestyle changes, start with small, attainable steps that seamlessly integrate into your daily routine. Once these changes become habitual, progress towards more challenging or significant goals.
PRIORITISE PREPARATION:
Initiating a change is most successful if we have a strategy around implementing, and the removal of obstacles and barriers. Identify optimal times to implement changes and establish routines, such as early morning workouts or immediately putting on workout gear upon waking.
EMBRACE CONSISTENCY:
To establish healthy habits, flexibility is important in accomodating unexpected circumstances, yet unwavering consistency is the linchpin to solidifying habits that endure.
PERSIST AND PERSERVERE:
Maintain persistence towards long-term success, even during times of low motivation. If progress stalls, aim to improve the subsequent week. Keep track of progress and celebrate small victories along the way.