Bad habits can be formed easily, but difficult to break. On the other hand, good habits are more difficult and take time to form. Fortunately, researchers agree that it takes the average person at least three weeks to form a good habit. For specific ways and tricks for forming good habits, read the guide below.
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Step 1. Know what you want
If you can picture the habit you want to form in your mind, your efforts will become easier going forward.
Step 2. List the benefits of good habits that you want to form
For example, if you quit smoking, your body will be healthier. Then take note of the downsides as well (for example, quitting smoking makes you look "not cool" anymore), and then try to dispel those downsides (those who you really like to be friends with will be happy if you quit smoking).
Step 3. Commit to the habit
If you want to change, you have to work. Don't quit if you fail once, and don't beat yourself up for every failure, because usually it's not your fault.
Step 4. Set a target, then reward yourself
Write down the target you want to achieve, then post it in places you see often, such as in the kitchen, room, office, and so on. Once you reach your goal, celebrate by buying something you like, like pizza (unless you're trying to stop eating pizza).
Step 5. Start slowly
For example, if you want to get stronger and faster, do short exercises in the early stages. Then, extend the duration of your exercise as your body gets used to it.
Step 6. Pursue consistency, not performance
For example, if your goal is to do push ups every day, you might want to do one push up a day instead of doing 20 push ups for two days and then just stop. Once you consistently do one push-up per day, you will begin to form a habit. From there, you can increase the number of push-ups you do each day little by little.
Step 7. Consult with friends
A friend can support and help you when needed. Have your friends track your achievements or keep an eye on you if something untoward happens in your attempt to form a new habit. A good friend will do it with pleasure.
Step 8. Once you reach your target, don't leave the habit
For example, after you have successfully formed the habit of exercising every day for three weeks, don't stop exercising after the three weeks are over.
Step 9. Stay motivated while trying to form a new habit
One of the hardest things about forming a new habit is staying motivated to do it. Each time you fail, try again from the following Monday. But before starting over, remember why you started all this. You have 52 chances, and if you have a strong will, your target can be achieved.
