QUOTE
“THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS 21 DAYS TO START A NEW HABIT, “THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES WILL VARY FROM PERSON TO PERSON.”
~ Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit
EFFECTS OF HABITS
Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement. The same way that money multiplies through compound interest, the effects of your habits multiply as you repeat them.POSITIVE EFFECTS
PRODUCTIVITY-Accomplishing one extra task is a small feat on any given day, but it counts for a lot over anentire career.
KNOWLEDGE-Learning one new idea won’t make you a genius, but a commitment to lifelong learning can be transformative.
RELATIONSHIPS-People reflect your behavior back to you. The more you help others, the more others want to help you.
NEGATIVE EFFECTS
STRESS-By themselves, common causes of stress are manageable. But when they persist for years, little stresses compound into serious health issues.
NEGATIVE THOUGHTS-
The more you think of yourself as worthless, stupid, or ugly, the more you condition yourself to interpret life that way. The same is true for how you think about others.
~ UNDERSTANDING “THE WHY” WILL HELP YOU STAY MOTIVATED WHEN INEVITABLE ROADBLOCKS TO BUILDING NEW ROUTINES SURFACE.
~ FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR OWN BLOCKERS NOW SO THAT YOU CAN QUICKLY IDENTIFY AND MANAGE THEM WHEN THEY ARISE LATER ON, BECAUSE THEY WILL
~ MAKE SURE YOU SHARE YOUR AMBITIONS, INTENTIONS, PLANS (AND MAYBE EVEN FEARS!) WITH SOMEONE WHO CAN SUPPORT YOU AND REMIND YOU OF WHY YOU’RE TAKING THIS ON IN THE FIRST PLACE WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH
SOME WAYS TO BUILD HABITS- MAKE A LIST OF DAILY HABITS - GOOD OR BAD -It helps in being aware of your existing habits and can act as a guide to building new ones.
PAIR OLD AND NEW HABITS - Pairing newer habits with old ones can help you remember them easily. ASSOCIATE HABITS WITH POSITIVE FEELINGS - Deciding on a reward or doing / watching something you love while building new habits can act as motivation.
HAPPINESS HABIT HACKSHabits that people in the blue zone have that helps them live longer and happier lives.MOVE NATURALLY- Instead of joining gyms and running marathons, people in the blue zone live in a environment that keeps them moving. FIND PURPOSE-Finding your purpose in life is necessary. It is said that a sense of purpose adds seven years to your lifeDOWNSHIFT- People living in the blue zone take their down time when they need it or when it gets too stressful. You can take a nap, meet friends or have an happy hour.FOLLOW THE 80% RULE- Hara hachi bu, the Okinawan, 2,500-year old Confucian mantra said before meals, reminds them to stop eating when their stomachs are 80% full.MEDITATION-Taking a few minutes from the day and meditating is good for the mind and soul.JOURNALING-Journaling at the start or the end of the day is a great habit to cultivate. It helps to clear one's thoughts and to recognize and manage emotions effectively.
FIND BELONGING- Research shows that attending faith-based services four times per month will add four to 14 years of life expectancy.PUT LOVED ONES FIRST- Successful centenarians in the Blue Zones put their families first. This means keeping aging parents and grandparents, kids and life partners close.FIND THE RIGHT COMMUNITY- The world's longest-lived people chose—or were born into—social circles that support healthy behaviors. For example, Okinawans created moais—groups of five friends that committed to each other for life.HAPPINESS HABIT HACKS
QUOTE
“THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS 21 DAYS TO START A NEW HABIT, “THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES WILL VARY FROM PERSON TO PERSON.”
~ Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit
EFFECTS OF HABITS
Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.
The same way that money multiplies through compound interest, the effects of your habits multiply as you repeat them.
POSITIVE EFFECTS
PRODUCTIVITY-Accomplishing one extra task is a small feat on any given day, but it counts for a lot over anentire career.
KNOWLEDGE-Learning one new idea won’t make you a genius, but a commitment to lifelong learning can be transformative.
RELATIONSHIPS-People reflect your behavior back to you. The more you help others, the more others want to help you.
NEGATIVE EFFECTS
STRESS-By themselves, common causes of stress are manageable. But when they persist for years, little stresses compound into serious health issues.
NEGATIVE THOUGHTS-
The more you think of yourself as worthless, stupid, or ugly, the more you condition yourself to interpret life that way. The same is true for how you think about others.
~ UNDERSTANDING “THE WHY” WILL HELP YOU STAY MOTIVATED WHEN INEVITABLE ROADBLOCKS TO BUILDING NEW ROUTINES SURFACE.
~ FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR OWN BLOCKERS NOW SO THAT YOU CAN QUICKLY IDENTIFY AND MANAGE THEM WHEN THEY ARISE LATER ON, BECAUSE THEY WILL
~ MAKE SURE YOU SHARE YOUR AMBITIONS, INTENTIONS, PLANS (AND MAYBE EVEN FEARS!) WITH SOMEONE WHO CAN SUPPORT YOU AND REMIND YOU OF WHY YOU’RE TAKING THIS ON IN THE FIRST PLACE WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH
SOME WAYS TO BUILD HABITS-
MAKE A LIST OF DAILY HABITS - GOOD OR BAD -
It helps in being aware of your existing habits and can act as a guide to building new ones.
PAIR OLD AND NEW HABITS - Pairing newer habits with old ones can help you remember them easily.
ASSOCIATE HABITS WITH POSITIVE FEELINGS - Deciding on a reward or doing / watching something you love while building new habits can act as motivation.
HAPPINESS HABIT HACKS
Habits that people in the blue zone have that helps them live longer and happier lives.
MOVE NATURALLY- Instead of joining gyms and running marathons, people in the blue zone live in a environment that keeps them moving.
FIND PURPOSE-Finding your purpose in life is necessary. It is said that a sense of purpose adds seven years to your life
DOWNSHIFT- People living in the blue zone take their down time when they need it or when it gets too stressful. You can take a nap, meet friends or have an happy hour.
FOLLOW THE 80% RULE- Hara hachi bu, the Okinawan, 2,500-year old Confucian mantra said before meals, reminds them to stop eating when their stomachs are 80% full.
MEDITATION-Taking a few minutes from the day and meditating is good for the mind and soul.
JOURNALING-Journaling at the start or the end of the day is a great habit to cultivate. It helps to clear one's thoughts and to recognize and manage emotions effectively.
FIND BELONGING- Research shows that attending faith-based services four times per month will add four to 14 years of life expectancy.
PUT LOVED ONES FIRST- Successful centenarians in the Blue Zones put their families first. This means keeping aging parents and grandparents, kids and life partners close.
FIND THE RIGHT COMMUNITY- The world's longest-lived people chose—or were born into—social circles that support healthy behaviors. For example, Okinawans created moais—groups of five friends that committed to each other for life.
HAPPINESS HABIT HACKS
