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Ah, the journey of self-improvement.
It’s a road many of us have travelled, often with mixed results.
Remember the time you decided to wake up at 5 am every day, only to hit snooze until 7 am a week later?
Or the time you pledged to eat salad for lunch every day but found yourself munching on a burger by the end of the week?
Yeah, me too.
Developing healthy habits is no easy feat, but over the years, I’ve managed to crack the code.
My Top Tips
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Understand the ‘Why’
This is crucial.
You need to have a strong ‘why’ behind the habit you are trying to develop.
For instance, I decided to start eating healthier because I was constantly feeling tired and lethargic.
I knew I had to make a change if I wanted to have more energy to play with my kids.
Having a strong ‘why’ will serve as a powerful motivator when the going gets tough, and trust me, it will.
Start Small
Start with small, manageable goals, and gradually build up from there.
I learned this the hard way when I decided to start running.
On the first day, I ambitiously set out to run 5 miles.
Spoiler alert: I didn’t even make it to 2 miles.
Setting such a high bar from the get-go made the task seem insurmountable, and I quickly lost motivation.
Instead, I started with a goal of running 1 mile and gradually increased my distance over time.
Be Consistent
Consistency is key to making any habit stick.
It’s better to do something small every day than to go all out for a few days and then burn out.
