Everyone follows a schedule. Some habits we adopt are beneficial to us, while others are on the contrary, and it is important to introduce new habits into our lives.
Growing up, I would brush my teeth after breakfast and on the same night would brush my teeth before going to bed. This was a simple and practical habit my parents instilled into my head at a young age.
During those same years, my bed would never be made and my clothes would be left on the floor. These are two examples of habits that many may relate to. On one hand, brushing my teeth was second nature. While on the other hand, making my bed seemed like a total burden.
According to Scientific American, it takes people anywhere between 18 days to 254 days to truly develop a habit. Perspectively, that is 432 hours to 6,096 hours. That is a long time!
Back in high school, there was a time when I was consistent with going to the gym. Five times a week, I would go.
After starting a job and getting involved with sports, I soon found that there was no time in my schedule for working out.
It has been years since then, and I have not been consistent with going to the gym ever since. According to Healthline, it takes 30 days to 60 days to break a habit. That is a reality that many people face.
Only 7% of people stay true to their New Year’s resolutions, while just 24% make it after the first week, according to Forbes. Since then, I have learned the art of making new habits.
Journaling every day, making my bed, getting out of bed before I go on my phone, and spending time by myself away from stimulation. have all have positively impacted my life. It takes so much time to start habits such as those, but the concept of bettering yourself is just so rewarding.
While statistics imply it is improbable that you will easily start a habit, or even break a bad one, the best way of actually following through is simply by following through.
When you get out of bed, spend an extra minute making your bed. What you notice may be small, but you will only experience a better — scheduled — life.
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