Though it can be difficult, we know that developing good habits is absolutely necessary for long-term health and well-being. Developing good habits requires time, effort, and commitment whether your goals are better eating, greater exercise, or lessening of stress.
There is good news, though; it is quite feasible and well worth the work.
Understanding the science of habit building will help you before you start. Usually without conscious awareness, habits are mechanically repeated behaviours we engage in consistently. “Habituation,” the process by which we create habits, consists in a loop of cue, behaviour, and reward. Habits grow rooted in our minds and get harder to kick over time.
How then can you create enduring, consistent healthy behaviours? These ideas can help you to define and meet objectives:
- Start small: Decide just one or two good behaviours you should concentrate on right now. Little adjustments are more easily followed and over time can result in more significant improvements.
- Make a plan: Set specific, measurable goals and create a plan for how you will achieve them. Write down your plan and track your progress.
- Be consistent: Consistency is key when it comes to building healthy habits. Try to do your healthy habit at the same time and in the same way each day.
- Get support: To assist you on your path of developing healthy habits, call on friends, relatives, or a professional. This can keep you driven and responsible.
- Celebrate your successes: When you attain a milestone or goal, spend some time commemorating and appreciating your diligence.
Searching for a good habit to fit your schedule? What about consistent chiropractic care? Chiropractic adjustments can help maintain your spine and neurological system’s optimal functioning, lower pain and inflammation, and boost general well-being. Regularly including care with us into your self-care schedule could potentially help avoid future injuries.
Give us a call today to discuss how we can best help you achieve your health goals.
