{"id":7959,"date":"2018-01-18T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T11:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=7959"},"modified":"2017-12-01T06:32:11","modified_gmt":"2017-12-01T11:32:11","slug":"9-ways-to-make-habits-stick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/9-ways-to-make-habits-stick\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Ways to Make Habits Stick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?attachment_id=7962\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7962\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7962\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/9-ways-to-make-habits-stick\/9-ways-to-makehabits-stick-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/9-ways-to-makehabits-stick-1.png?fit=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"9 ways to make habits stick (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/9-ways-to-makehabits-stick-1.png?fit=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7962\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/9-ways-to-makehabits-stick-1.png?resize=278%2C418&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"make habits stick \" width=\"278\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/9-ways-to-makehabits-stick-1.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/9-ways-to-makehabits-stick-1.png?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/9-ways-to-makehabits-stick-1.png?resize=687%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/9-ways-to-makehabits-stick-1.png?resize=470%2C705&amp;ssl=1 470w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/9-ways-to-makehabits-stick-1.png?resize=450%2C675&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/9-ways-to-makehabits-stick-1.png?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The new year brings with it the promise of a great start! It&#8217;s not always goals that are our focus, it can be habits. According to <a href=\"http:\/\/charlesduhigg.com\/the-power-of-habit\/\">Charles Duhigg<\/a>, habits are the patterns that shape every aspect of our lives.\u00a0 It&#8217;s where we set ourselves up for success in making small, daily patterns that lead to our final goals.\u00a0 However, it&#8217;s all what holds us back. Too many times we fail to get our habit to stick and we don&#8217;t have the success we want.\u00a0 \u00a0Your new year goals may include habits that have to do with weight loss and healthy habits or organizing and better productivity. Here&#8217;s a few ways that help our habits stick this new year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Plan your work and work your plan.<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s that famous saying, a &#8220;dream is without a plan is just a\u00a0 wish.&#8221;\u00a0 Not only do you need to make a plan, you must write it down. By working through the steps,\u00a0 you can see where your success starts and failure is not an option.\u00a0 It&#8217;s in the details that you will find that most success in planning your work.\u00a0 Your plan also includes the words you tell yourself about your new habit.\u00a0 Positive <a href=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/words-matter-organizing-mantras\/\">self talk<\/a> trains your brain to think and act on your new habit.\u00a0 Your brain will believe what you tell it!\u00a0 Plan your work down to the details to be sure you know when and where you will do this new habit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Start with a micro habit<\/h3>\n<p>What&#8217;s the smallest first step you can take to create a habit? It&#8217;s a micro habit.\u00a0 Break your habit into the tiniest first step and get started with that piece to set your habit into consistent motion.\u00a0 Getting to the gym requires getting the clothes for the gym, or your sneakers for your walk.\u00a0 Eating healthy means making a list of healthy food options.\u00a0 Start your organizing with a daily declutter of 5 items or setting up a box for where decluttered items go.\u00a0 Get the <a href=\"http:\/\/99u.com\/articles\/17123\/5-scientific-ways-to-build-habits-that-stick\">smallest step done<\/a> and then add the next step.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Connect the dots<\/h3>\n<p>The best habits occur in succession. One dot leads to the next.\u00a0 Start with an existing habit that naturally connects to a new habit.\u00a0 If you want to take your vitamins each night, leave them by the toothbrush where you brush your teeth each evening.\u00a0 It&#8217;s easier to go to the gym if it&#8217;s on the way from\u00a0 your work to home.\u00a0 It&#8217;s called hooking a habit\u00a0 See where you can connect the dots.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Rewards of new habits<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s an age old way to create a new habit, however it could work for you. What reward will you give yourself for a certain number of successes with your new habit? What is enough of a reward?\u00a0 How will you measure your success to get that reward?\u00a0 There&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/3040819\/24-free-apps-to-help-you-change-your-habits\"> an app <\/a>for this too!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Get motivated<\/h3>\n<p>Are you inspired by blogs, podcasts or books? Here&#8217;s a few references to learn more about habits.\u00a0 There&#8217;s always one small life hack that can make learning one new habit easier.\u00a0 These experts on habits can give you insight into what to do next, how to be successful and why habits matter.<\/p>\n<div id=\"rhs_title\" class=\"kno-ecr-pt kno-fb-ctx rhstl5\" data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ3B0IoQIoATAN\">The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,\u00a0<span data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ2koIogIoAjAN\">Book by Stephen Covey<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ3B0IoQIoATAN\"><\/div>\n<div data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ3B0IoQIoATAN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelhyatt.com\/season-7-episode-04-5-strategies-for-building-new-habits-podcast\/\">5 Strategies for Building New Habits<\/a>, podcast by Michael Hyatt<\/div>\n<div data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ3B0IoQIoATAN\"><\/div>\n<div data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ3B0IoQIoATAN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/productivityist.simplecast.fm\/\">Productivityist<\/a>, podcast by Mike Vardy<\/div>\n<div data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ3B0IoQIoATAN\"><\/div>\n<div data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ3B0IoQIoATAN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zenhabits.net\/13-things-to-avoid-when-changing-habits\/\">10 Things to Avoid<\/a>, blog by Zen Habits<\/div>\n<div data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ3B0IoQIoATAN\"><\/div>\n<div data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ3B0IoQIoATAN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tinybuddha.com\/blog\/simple-mini-habits-can-change-life\/\">How Simple Mini Habits<\/a>, by Tiny Buddha<\/div>\n<div data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ3B0IoQIoATAN\"><\/div>\n<div data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ3B0IoQIoATAN\"><\/div>\n<h3 data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi5x_65udjXAhUp04MKHRazCnEQ3B0IoQIoATAN\">Limit choices<\/h3>\n<p>Research shows the more choices we have, the harder it is to stick to our plan and create a new habit. If we have too many options, we lose track of our original habit we are creating.\u00a0 Start with your new &#8220;rule&#8221; for your habit. That rule should be unwavering. It&#8217;s a rule like, don&#8217;t order french fries with your meal or drink water with every meal.\u00a0 The more you practice the one choice you give yourself, the easier it is to create that habit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Assess obstacles<\/h3>\n<p>What obstacles are in the way with creating a habit? Is it a time issue, a money issue or another issue? When you assess the obstacle you can break through what&#8217;s holding you back.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Design your space<\/h3>\n<p>Creating a space the encourages your success helps make habits stick. How so?\u00a0 Set up your space to flow from one habit to the next. If you want to take your medicine at bedtime, place it by your toothbrush.\u00a0 Have a water bottle always handy to be sure you drink 8 glasses a day.\u00a0 Your running shoes and clothes should be packed and ready to go each day to be sure you get there. All these small space designs can help you stay true to your habits.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Get your cue<\/h3>\n<p>Charles Duhigg&#8217;s strategy relies on a &#8220;Habit Loop\u201d\u00a0 that includes a cue for your habit, the routine of the habit and a reward for your habit.\u00a0 Your cue can be an alarm or a post it note.\u00a0 Your reward can be just about anything from meeting a friend for coffee to soaking in a bubble bath.\u00a0 Using this strategy works from the basic reward premise of us as humans.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This topic has been on my mind a lot!\u00a0 Here&#8217;s more ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/how-to-make-habits-stick\/\">make your habits stic<\/a>k.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; The new year brings with it the promise of a great start! It&#8217;s not always goals that are our focus, it can be habits. 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