How To Create A Habit In 5 Easy Steps

Habits are fundamental to performance, not only in the workplace but in life in general. Anytime you create a habit, you free up valuable brain space for more important tasks. You also free up vital energy that you can use better elsewhere. But creating new habits, or getting rid of old habits, is easier said than done. Some say it takes 30 days while other say it takes longer. We don't know for sure what that magic number is but here are 5 simple steps that we know make it a whole lot easier.

Episode Highlights:

• Be realistic - sometimes we try to jump in the deep end and take on too much too soon.
• Remove obstacles - you want to make it easy for you to engage in your aspirational habit.
• Set a schedule - have you ever noticed you brush your teeth or make your coffee in the morning almost without thinking about it? That's the power of regularity. It frees up valuable brain space and decision making energy for other things.
• Acknowledge your first landmark - Your new habit won't lock into place overnight but you will hit milestones along the way for sure. Think back to the step goals mentioned in step one above. Those are ideal places to stage your landmarks.
• Engage a supporter - Cheerleaders are called leaders for a reason. But you don't need to be a professional athlete to have one on your team.

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