Establishing healthy habits, is not as easy as it sounds, but a well worth behaviour change to accomplish.
A habit is a behavior that’s repeated until it becomes automatic or done without any sense of awareness or motivation.
So, how do we establish a habit?
The key is to gradually shift small actions from intentional to automatic processes by frequent repetition.
Follow these steps in order to create a habitually healthy lifestyle:
Set your goal:
The first step to building healthy habits is figuring out what habits you actually want to keep. To do that, you need to define your goals. Researchers agree that you must engage in goal setting to maximize behavioral changes.
Make a plan:
Once you’ve set your goals, you’ll need to formulate a specific plan made up of realistic actions. Think about what small, sustainable steps you can take to build healthy habits and repeat consistently to achieve your goals.
Be Consistent:
How long does it take to form these kinds of good habits? Studies have shown that it takes about two months for behaviors to become automatic. So, clearly, consistency is key! Once your actions are performed consistently for about two months, they will become second nature.
Allow for “Me Time”:
All work and no play makes healthy habits hard to keep. We want to work hard to stay healthy, but there needs to be some down time too.
Allocate a block of time every week that’s meant for relaxation and reflection. Remember to practice positivity and gratitude, and give back to your body for all that it does for you during the week.
If you’ve ever struggled with sticking to your training schedule, cooking your own meals regularly, or reading at night instead of watching Netflix, it’s probably because you haven’t been able to develop the behavior through habit formation.
Establishing Healthy Habits is not easy as said before. But at PerezNutri_Health we can help you set your goals and support you to build your healthy habits so you can achieve your goals.
