Set your goals - Habit reprogramming

According to studies, about 90% of normal human behavior is based on habits

Think about how we all operate daily. Observe what you see people do. Really it all just comes down to daily life habits, most of these habits are totally unconscious. The reason that habits are so hard to break is because they are actually a result of repetitive automated cognitive processes in our brains. This means that we actually have to reprogram ourselves to new habits in order to change this process for ourselves.
Its also true that if you do something for more than 3 weeks, every day, that it becomes more of an automated habit, something that I don’t necessarily have to think about before doing it anymore. This is the reason why it’s a good idea to take 4-6 “goal habits”. Along with the goal habits, it’s also important to come up with “support habits” which are supportive of the main habits. This helps keeps a balance in your challenge to achieve your goal. For an example, here is a list of reprogramming habits that I’ve set for me financial freedom challenge:
1.) Physical: Gym/Bike/Run/Swim
2.) Spiritual: Purpose/Mission, Yoga, Meditation
3.) Mental: Audio, Reading Writing
4.) Social: Go out more, E-mail, Text, Call
Also keep an eye on the effectiveness, set your goals effectively by prioritizing them, and then following through with doing the things that are first on the list. Productiveness is also key, decide to do these things in the morning, or at night. Whichever is easier for you. The final thing to keep an eye on is efficiency. Achieve your goals efficiently, don’t multi task.

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