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21 Days To Form A Habit - You Can Do It Research has proven that it takes 21 days to form a habit. Habits are an essenti al part of our life, without them we would fail in most things we try to accompl ish. They help us to reach specific goals, stay focused along the way and keep o n pushing when the going gets touch.At the same time, non-supportive habits can keep us from moving forward or evenhurt our well-being. As Dr. Andrew Weil sa ys, anything you do with repetition and emotion will become your reality. If you r e not satisfied with your current

experience, examine your habits. Athletes know too well how important it is to stick to habits, especially in tra ining. But most people struggle with their dayto day practice of habits and if you are one of them fear no more. You too can

change your bad habits into a good one, just take 21 days and you will be well on your way to become a changed per son. Whether you want to practice personal journaling or learn how to play the violin doesn t matter. Even to change negativehabits into positive ones takes time. The problem for most people is that they

actually try to attack their issues with t oo much fervour in the beginning andthen give up if they don t see instant result s. I can t recount how many timesI have tried to lose weight in the past. The proble m though was in me simply trying and not doing. It s kind of a wishful thinking ph enomena where we wish forthe best but fail in the actual doing part of the whol e situation. Please feel

free to use the suggestions below to help you get on tr ack and use the next 21days to form a new habit. The 21 day habit practice First of all, you will needto be clear on your intentions. Do you really want t o play the violin? or was

this wish merely conceived when your best friend showe d you their instrument. Once you are absolute certain you want to follow through with this, here is whatyou do. First write down your intentions. It is important you use positive affirmations to write these goals. It helps if you can identify your why. Why do youwant to play the violin, lose weight, run a marathon, etc. The bigger your conv

iction, the easier it will be b e for you to make the transition. Create diversions to help you stay on track. If there is a specific weakness you battle that stops you from progressing and practicing every day, try to find wa ys to distract you from the negativity. It will help to keep you on track. Total honesty withyourself goes a long way here. Celebrate each step, regardless how tiny it is.

You need all the help you can ge t to keep motivated. It also helps to enlist the support of friends or family me mbers. People who can motivate you to keep ongoing. Stay clear of negative people. There will be those who try to sabotage you. This doesn t even have to be intentional. It could evolve from a negative statement ai med at you, or even a deep rooted belief you had since you can remember. Any tri gger that could bring this out should be avoided. Use the following tools to help you on your 21 day mission Positive affirmations are a great tool to keep you mentally stimulated. Practice them daily by saying I am thankful forhaving lasted another day . Before long, th e 21 days are over and your new habit is cast in stone - or close to. You can also use the power of gratitude quotesor pictures to keep you visually empowered. Stick them on your fridge, in your

office, next to your bed, in the l oo or wherever you will be reminded that it o

nly takes 21 days to form a habit.

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