Habit timeline:  how long until it’s second nature?

Habit timeline: how long until it’s second nature?

Is there a habit timeline?  I mean, how long does it take to create a habit that’s so ingrained you no longer need to think about it? How long until it’s easy? I’ve seen the numbers floating around:  21 days, 28 days, 66 days, all the way up to 254 ..Continue Reading

From Juggling Balls to Daily Habits: A Unique Perspective

From Juggling Balls to Daily Habits: A Unique Perspective

Consistent daily habits are the best way to learn any new skill. Recently I had an urge to learn to juggle balls.  No, I’m not running away with the circus. But, I’ve always been fascinated with watching three or more balls, plates, fire sticks, whatever….  rotate effortlessly through the air ..Continue Reading

discover the 3 hidden steps behind your daily habits

discover the 3 hidden steps behind your daily habits

When I discovered the 3 hidden steps behind my daily habits, I was surprised. I thought a habit was a habit. A repetitive action that was helpful that made me feel positive, or resulted in feelings of regret, guilt, remorse. I didn’t know how to change the negative resulting habits, ..Continue Reading

Willpower alone won’t work.  Here’s why

Willpower alone won’t work. Here’s why

Relying on willpower alone won’t work. How many times have you decided to change a habit or do something new?  Like, losing a few kilos, getting fit, saving money for a holiday.  Or even something as simple as keeping your wardrobe consistently tidy. As time goes by (even by the ..Continue Reading

Consistently staying on track with a habit tracker

Consistently staying on track with a habit tracker

By consistently staying on track with a habit tracker, you’re setting yourself up for success. Whether you’re wanting to change an old habit (click here for step one in changing an old habit – map your old habit) or you’ve decided to go all out on a big audacious new ..Continue Reading

How habits become automatic actions

How habits become automatic actions

How do habits become automatic actions?  You know, those automatic actions that you sometimes do without conscious thought. Everyone needs to know this.  Because, if you’re wanting to change a habit or create a brand new one, then this information is key. Without this little snippet of info, you may ..Continue Reading

The surprising reason your brain forms habits

The surprising reason your brain forms habits

The main reason your brain forms habits was a surprise to me.  I thought the reason would be a neurological masterstroke of evolution.  Complicated and difficult to understand. It’s surprisingly simple. Your brain forms habits because it’s lazy. Well, not yours specifically.  Everyone’s brain is wired that way. I’ve been ..Continue Reading