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May 14, 2014
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit." --Will Durant
How To Build Good Habits & Make Them Stick
We all strive to achieve goals, and developing daily habits of working toward those goals are vital to achieving them. This highly informative piece debunks myths of what it takes to develop good habits and summarizes some of the scientifically proven ways to help you form the habits you need to achieve your goals. Read on to learn why the belief that it takes 21 days to form a habit is misleading, what it means to set macro goals and micro quotas, the power of eliminating sometimes surprising barriers to action, and other valuable tips.
BE THE CHANGE
What micro-goal can you set today that will get you started toward developing a good habit you have been meaning to develop? Think small to guarantee that you will complete it; starting is half the battle!
