I rejoined a brain training organisation called Lumosity , they sent me, and no doubt all their members a great thing about adding a habit to your existing habit.. and in the process keeping ones resolve to change something for 2014. I have copied it here.
3 steps for building positive habits
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Start small
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A tiny habit is easier to stick to.
Do you resolve to exercise more often this year? Start with just 10 pushups a day or a short jog around the neighborhood — something so quick that there’s no excuse not to do it. Once a habit begins to feel natural, increase the amount of time or effort you spend.
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Fit new habits together with existing habits
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Choose a habit that’s already second nature, then schedule your new habit immediately after. Think about your own days: what existing habits can be extended or transformed?
If you’ve resolved to read more, place a book next to your cup of morning coffee. If you intend to brush up on a new language, stick vocabulary cards into your gym bag and take advantage of that post-workout jolt of energy. Existing habits can be a seamless gateway to new activities.
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Practice makes perfect
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You’ll probably need a few nudges before your resolution truly becomes second nature. Create checkpoints to help you stay on track: enlist a friend to keep you honest, set alarms throughout the day, or mark your successes on a calendar.
The more regularly you practice your new activity, the more quickly it’ll become a part of your life.
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