How to Stay Consistent and Build New Habits

If you have a hard time sticking to new habits…

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Start pairing them with habits you already have and enjoy.

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This is called “habit stacking”, and it can look like: 

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• Pairing your morning walk with a cup of coffee
• Foam rolling while you catch up on your favorite show
• Listening to a podcast while you prep your food for the week

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This makes it SO much easier to build and keep these new habits…

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And you can apply it to just about anything! 

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Still, I know it’s easier said than done…

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So it’s okay to start small. 

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For example, if you know you want to add a few mobility exercises to your daily routine, start with just 2-3 exercises and carve out 5 minutes beforehand to get them done. 

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Once that feels easy, bump up the number of days until it becomes a daily habit. 

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It’s better to go slow and make it sustainable!

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That way, not only are you more mentally prepared to build these habits instead of forcing them…

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You’re more likely to keep them in the long run ;)

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Committed to your success,

Lily and Nela Team