Why
change the habit of a lifetime? I have no idea who said that, but it has certainly resonated with me over the years. Why
indeed? Our poor brain categorises our actions as habits so that we don’t end
up with mental fatigue. Having to make constant decisions depletes our energy
and it’s, therefore, a welcome relief if
there are habits in place to make that decision making easier.
But
what if you really want to change a habit? Maybe it’s a bad habit that
makes you feel guilty or sad, or perhaps you want to create a good habit and
have it stick as a regular in your life. How on earth do you go about this?
I
joined a gym yesterday. Don’t panic; I
will NOT be clambering on any rowing machines or sprinting down a treadmill anytime
soon. I joined so that I could utilise their swimming pool and abundance of
yoga and Pilates classes (the added bonus
of a coffee shop swung the deal!). I want to create a good, healthy habit in my
daily life and meet like-minded people.
