A habit is “a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.” Why do you develop habits? They help you do repetitive activities without having to think about it or figure it out again.
Imagine what it would feel like to forget how to get dressed every morning… what do you put on first … shoes, slacks, socks, blouse? After learning a task you establish a habit related to the new task! Then you don’t have to figure it out every time.
A series of habits for your daily activities establishes your daily routine. Take a look at your daily habits. If you don’t monitor your habits they can lead you off course. Which ones serve you and which ones are not for your best health?
For example: Do you have a habit of eating in front of the television after dinner? Do you stay up late on your social media? These weight gain and sleep-depriving habits are non-supportive to your wellbeing.
Using these same examples: having a cup of tea instead of cookies or ice cream at night, and setting an earlier bedtime are more supportive habits for your health.
There are many types of habits: meals, snacks, sleeping, social, hygiene, exercise, bookkeeping, working, playing, relaxing, vacationing, emotions, beliefs, fears, thoughts, and prejudices. Which one will you start on?
