Creating Habits

I always hear that if you set aside time each day to do something it will become a habit.

For me, I have found it to be...

• very true for writing.
• somewhat true for cleaning my room.
• definitely not true for avoiding sugar and coffee.

But to get back to example one, I have to agree that writing every day makes me want to write more. I thought it would be the opposite and I'd get sick of it. I guess it depends on what you're putting aside time FOR. So, if you like making to-do lists and give yourself fifteen minutes each morning to organize your day and make a list, then you will do it. If you hate to work out, but block out an hour every day when you get home, grudgingly you will probably get used to it being part of your time.

Setting small goals is the key. Make yourself do something for three days straight and just focus on those three days, and see what happens on four.