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Identify what is important for you. Pinpoint what you want to introduce, change, or eliminate. |
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How manageable is it? How realistic are your desires and what is your commitment level? |
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Make realistic, obtainable goals. Commit to just 1 or 2 behavior changes that will support your goal. |
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Begin with small changes. |
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Make changes in incremental steps. Don’t expect overnight success. |
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Stay motivated with self reward and praise. Look for things such as books, music, etc. to keep you inspired. |
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Replace the old behavior with something new: A deep breath, quote, prayer, or happy memory. Or you could start a new exercise, eat healthy food, or initiate a phone call to a friend. |
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Repetition is powerful. The more you do something the easier it becomes. Repeating daily the action or behavior that instills a new habit is very effective |
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Use self feedback as a way to measure your successes, perhaps on a weekly basis. Also, ask friends or family members to offer feedback. |
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Establish a support system. Share your goals with friends and family, and attend meetings, classes, & support groups. |
