New Year’s resolutions are a time-honored tradition, but let’s be honest: they’re often hard to stick to. That’s where habit stacking comes in.
Habit stacking is a technique that involves adding a new habit onto an existing one, creating a “stack” of habits that become automatic over time. This can be an effective way to create lasting change because it allows you to gradually incorporate new habits into your daily routine, rather than trying to overhaul your entire life all at once.
Here are some benefits of using habit stacking to achieve your New Year’s resolutions:
It’s easier to stick to one small change at a time. If you try to make too many changes at once, it can be overwhelming and difficult to keep up with. Habit stacking allows you to focus on one habit at a time, making it more manageable and easier to stick to.
It builds momentum. As you stack more and more habits on top of each other, you’ll start to see progress in your life. This can be motivating and help you stay on track.
It helps you create lasting change. When you stack habits, you’re not just making a temporary change – you’re creating a new routine that becomes part of your daily life. This makes it more likely that the change will stick in the long term.
So, how do you get started with habit stacking? First, choose a habit you want to add to your routine. It could be something small, like drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning, or something bigger, like exercising every day. Next, identify an existing habit that you already do regularly. This will be the “anchor” for your new habit. For example, if you always brush your teeth after breakfast, you could stack your new habit of drinking a glass of water onto that existing habit. Every time you brush your teeth, you also drink a glass of water.
Over time, as you continue to stack more and more habits onto your existing ones, you’ll start to see real, lasting change in your life. So, if you’re looking to make a resolution that sticks this New Year, give habit stacking a try!
Jessica Vassallo is a Transformation Change Coach using a toolkit of techniques including NLP, Hypnosis, Timeline Therapy and other energy shifting techniques to creating lasting change for clients.
Book a Discovery Call with Jess by calling 07957 556856 or email jess@jessicavassallo.com
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