How to make a Habit Stick!
The 3 R’s of Making a Habit Stick
When it comes to creating a habit, there are 3 things you need:
- Reminder –This is a trigger, or a cue, such as flushing the toilet, or feeling an emotion, such as boredom
- Routine – This is the action associated with the cue. Flushing the toilet cues you to wash your hands, while feeling bored triggers go for a walk. Doing something over and over can make the action
- Reward – The reward associated with the action is what makes the habit stick. If you do something that causes enjoyment or relieves boredom, the release of dopamine (a feel-good chemical) in your brain will make you want to repeat it again and again and again.
Choose your cue and the action you’re going to take, and how you’re going to reward yourself ahead of time.
Be mindful and aware of the cue.
As soon as you’re aware of the cue and the urge to act, take the action.
Reward yourself like crazy!!!
Don’t skip this step!
Remember this is what makes the habit stick.
