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Introduction
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Most people know what they need to
do to live healthier and longer lives, but
making those changes seems too
overwhelming.
While there may be several changes
you need or want to make in your life,
you shouldn't feel as though you have
to do everything all at once.
Instead, here are some tips to help
you develop positive habits that you
can sustain over a long period of
time.
3. Work on a
Single Habit
You should focus on just one habit at a time,
concentrating on making that lifestyle
change a normal part of your new life. Even
one positive habit is going to take a
tremendous amount of will power and
concentration, so you don't want to take on
too much at once. For example, if you want
to eat a healthier diet, start with breakfast.
Eliminate processed meats and introduce
healthier fats into your morning meal. This,
in itself, can take time as you learn what
breakfast foods are healthier for you.
Once you master breakfast, you can
move on to making your lunches healthier
meals.
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A couple of the most significant
lifestyle habits people want to change
include eating healthier meals and
getting more exercise.
You should look at the habits you want
to develop in your life and rank them
from the most to the least challenging.
By starting at the top of that list, you
can change the bigger habits that will
make the least challenging changes
easier to make
Tackle the Biggest
Changes First
5. Finally, make sure your environment supports the habits
you want to introduce into your life. If you want to eat a
healthier diet, stop buying ice cream, candy, and
pastries. When you want to start each day with a
morning jog, make sure to set out your workout clothes
before going to bed to ensure you'll see them as soon as
you wake up. Gentle reminders will help you reinforce
your positive habits while helping you give up bad habits.
Create a Supportive Environment
6. You can use these tips to help you change
your life one habit at a time. Once you have
been practicing one new habit for six months
or more, you can accept that it's something to
which you have become accustomed. At that
point, you’ll be able to add another positive
habit to your lifestyle, following these same
steps.