Developing New Habit(s) is Too Troublesome!

The idea of having to change our habit is terribly frightening to some. We often think the change as something permanent and we have to stick with it for the rest of our lives when we use to do the opposite instead. In the end of the day, we do nothing. The mission fails before it starts due to our unwillingness to cope with those overwhelming thoughts of having to change permanently.

But what if the change only lasts temporarily? I happen to read this on one article and I think it is a pretty interesting method. You only need to maintain the new habit for a period of time, in this case 30 days. The idea of time period makes it easier since we know that after that we are free to revert back to our old ways of living. On the other hand, during that period we might grow accustomed to the new habits such that at the end of the period we don't find the idea to be such a big ideal anymore and can live with it permanently. It is a win-win solution.

If you find the 30-day period to be too long for you to handle you can always make it shorter. 15 days are fine. Once you complete it try to go for the 30-day limit. I try once (30-day) and on the 4th day I break it. Damn! It still requires a bit of discipline and commitment, but not nearly so much as making a permanent change. I'll re-do the whole thing starting tomorrow.

There are only two things I want you to know if you commit to do this exercise:
1. Don’t think that you need to continue any of these habits beyond 30 days. That way, you won't psyche yourself up. Think also of all the benefits you might acquire for those 30 days.
2. Really, I mean really commit yourself and don't break the rules once you decide to do this. The long-term result if you break the rules is you will start losing trust in yourself. It is called integrity: doing the right things even when others don't see you.

Let's do this!