What is a habit? It is something that we do so often until it becomes easy to repeat over and over again.  It’s actually involved our behaviour.  So if we continue at developing a new behaviour, it will eventually becomes automatic.

The good news is that habits can actually be reprogrammed by us at anytime if we choose to do so.  Everyone knows that it takes 21 to 30 days for a behaviour to become a habit.; again, only if we take action.  However, if we are going to change our negative to positive habit, it will take quite sometimes as it depends on how long you have owned it.

I’ve read many books about successful people.  They don’t just simply be successful.  They don’t drift to the top.  They always focused on their objectives and never failed to take action.  They were disciplined and work hard to make things happen.  So, the habits that we develop today will ultimately conclude how our future will look like.

Do remember, that many of our daily activities are simply routines.  In other words, this routine behaviours of us has been transformed into habits.  As such, up to 90% of our normal behaviour is based on habits!

Now, why do we need to focus on our habits?

• 1. Your HABITS will determine your future
• 2. Your HABITS will determine your quality of life

We need to be aware of the habits that are not working for us! We must be able to identify bad habits.  Try to develop the habit of changing our habits.

This is one method that I used when I want to change or create better habits.  It simply works for me.

1. 1. Clearly identify your bad or unproductive habits.  When you examine it, consider the long-term implications.  You must be honest to yourself.
2. 2. Define your new successful habits.  The more you describe the benefits, the more likely you will take action.
3. 3. Create an action plan – DON’T FORGET TO TAKE ACTION!  Remember, nothing will change until you do.

Jailani