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Blog #29: That Next Version of You needs new habits!
This week’s podcast is all about meeting that next version of you. At her core, that women probably has some habits that are different from the ones you currently have.
I can create a bad habit in a weekend.
A good habit? The experts say it takes a full 6 weeks to solidify a new habit.
Not fair.
Therefore, we all need support so here are a couple of books that I’ve been loving that might help you increase your new habits success rate.
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Badass Habits by Jen Sincero
All Jen’s books are more than a little irreverent, but oh so good.
I loved that Jen admitted to having the self-discipline of a toddler prior to writing this book, I would also put myself in that category…
Jen talks about how we sometimes start with the doing of new habits- but those habits don’t stick because we haven’t properly prepared emotionally or mentally to embrace those new habits. This made so much sense to me and maybe it speaks to you too. When I think of a new habit I want to achieve- for example having a healthier lifestyle- I’m excited to try something new. Not so bad in the beginning but when it becomes hard or boring, I’m quickly looking for a different new habit that my brain thinks, “might be easier!” Suddenly, I’m off to try a different habit. No stickiness to any particular habit just a continually wish for a different result!
When it comes to building great habits and ditching the “lazy ones” as Jen calls them, she explains:
“Your commitment to staying focused on who you’re becoming (as a result of that habit) regardless of where you are/who you are right now is the mightiest power you’ve got.”
Continually visualizing the woman you want to become, and how she would move about her day just might help you to find the stickiness within your new habit.
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Atomic Habits by James Clear
This book has been around forever, but the geek in me still likes his charts of the habit cycle.
Cue → Craving → Response → Reward
First, we can change up our cues. If candy or chips are what always sabotage you staying on track that person you want to be, then don’t go down those aisles at grocery stores. Don’t let yourself see the images on Amazon or wherever else you find yourself clicking “add to cart.” I don’t know about you, but if I don’t see the licorice, I don’t have the cue that creates the craving. If I see it, I’m driven and nothing will stop me.
Second, James asks: “What if you change up your response to the cues and the cravings?”
So, if you feel the craving cue, what can you try before immediately giving in? Drink a glass of water, brew some tea, go for a walk, look at something beautiful like decorating books, listen to music… really almost any other healthy alternative. Remember, you are in charge of how you respond! James points out that small habits are everything.
The compounding of a habit (just like our money) is where either the pain or the joy resides. Continuing with the food example: COVID lockdowns resulted in an average of 20 pounds of gained weight for every adult. Obviously that didn’t happen in one day or even one month. It was the slow addition of more sweets, treats, and self indulgence because we were stressed out and seeking comfort. Factor in the lack of everyday exercise we were accustomed to from running errands, walking to the office, & the general movement from being out and about that created this 20 pound influx.
It was all those tiny little changes that cumulatively caused us to gain weight & slide into these new bad habits… Even the French gained weight and they are the most disciplined food consumers I know!
Last, James talks about how your habits shape your identity. So, when you listen to this past Monday’s podcast and think of having a coffee with your future self, ask her what habits have created her identity? What does her morning routine look like? What about her self care routine? Yes you absolutely need one of those too. What about her grocery list? What is she wearing to feel fabulous? Remember, she is YOU!
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