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How to create a habit
This presentation provides guidance on how to create new habits. It recommends choosing a measurable habit to increase, setting small, achievable goals to practice the habit several times per week, and using incentives to motivate habit formation. It also suggests making the habit easier to accomplish by preparing your environment and scheduling time for the habit. Tracking progress and using accountability by sharing goals with others can help make new habits stick.
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How to create a habit
- 2. ABOUT THIS PRESENTATION Guidednotes Fill in the blanks as we go along. Participation There are no wrong answers! When I ask for examples, be ready to share yours aloud. Questions & Comments Save them until the end.
- 3. HOW TO CREATEA HABIT Choose a Habit to Increase Make it something an outside observer could easily measure. Examples: Walk around block. Meditate 5 min. Write 15 words. Make dinner at home. Set a Habit Goal Pick the smallest step you could start doing today. Set a goal to practice several times this week. Choose an Incentive Personalize it! Examples: New scarf. Album for Ipod. Spouse doing dishes.
- 4. MAKE YOUR HABITEASIER TO ACCOMPLISH Edit Your Environment Get the gear, set up your space, do your research. Schedule Time for Your Habit Set a reminder.
- 5. MAKE YOUR HABITSTICK Track Your Habit Use the chart on your Habit Change Contract. Use Accountability to Your Advantage Tell someone about your goal and schedule a check-in on the deadline.