Your habits are shaped by the systems in your life! This one sentence in the book, Atomic Habits, sums up a lot of the book. To reach goals > create systems!
After reading Atomic Habits I have changed my approach to how I set up my schedule and how I approach incorporating or removing habits. I chose small wins now, repeated over time…this concept is also something that Darren Hardy talks about in his book, The Compound Effect. In other words, eat an elephant one bite at a time. Over time, your identity emerges out of your habits, good or bad alike! Some simple examples of how I have used this book to create systems: I already have a habit of coffee every morning, so now I habit stack that and my supplements are by my coffee so I can take supplements when my coffee is brewing, this is a simple way for me to make sure I am consistent in taking my supplements. How many times have you heard someone say they have a hard time remembering to take their supplements/ vitamins? This is an oh-so-simple fix! I use the concept of a “commitment device” to work out – I am naturally very social, so I use that tendency paired with a commitment device and I coordinate all my workouts with friends through the week, so I make sure I get my movement in. Because I committed to my friend, I will show up. Then, because I am creating evidence that I show up for my workouts, it also helps me to identify as the person who prioritizes my workouts and that further drills down my habit. Accountability partners, this is a powerful one for me because I don’t want to let others down. I have a few accountability partners, for different areas in my life. This needs to be a person who is willing to call you out and will ask questions and be consistent with you. One of the last take-aways from this book that was freeing for me was the idea that boredom is the villain on the quest of self-improvement – so freshening up our routines and continuing to advance and refine and grow our habits is important. Don’t get stale! I needed to hear that because I get bored easy. Here is a link to the book if you are interested in reading for yourself: ATOMIC HABITS Cheers, B.
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