2. Make a Time line & Stick to It (But Be Flexible)
So, this sounds like the easy part. Make a set a schedule and keep tabs on it. Well, I’ll be the first to tell you, unless you’re a full blown type A, you may need a few tries on this one. This goes with breaking habits AND adding good ones.
I’ve tried every form of schedule I believe is out there. I’ve even built my own planner and had a personal assistant. It took a few trips to staples and hours on pinterest to realize I just don’t operate like how others may operate. Alarms and a general planner were fine, but I needed to stick to a schedule for at least 2 weeks for it to stick.
This isn’t saying I go into any habit now with the attitude I positively will be determined every day for 14 days to stick to my goals.
There’s been times I’ve skipped out on things I should be doing and trading them in for naps or the old habits I was originally trying to rid.
What I’m saying is don’t expect any change in your life to be as easy as 1.2.3. Be easy on yourself but still keep your eye on the prize.
It sounds so small but writing down things I want to do, try or give up is the first step that makes me say ‘I got this.’