Forming Good Habits at Our Gainesville, FL, Apartments
The old adage says it takes 21 days to form a habit, but that number is quickly being dispelled by other scientific studies as of late. In fact, it can take upwards of 254 days to form a new habit. While this news can seem discouraging for those who are invested in changing a habit, it can actually be quite enlightening. This means that those who don’t find their habits automatically changing in the space of a few weeks can take heart. It may just take a little longer for that new habit to stick and become a consistent part of their lives.
The below tips can be of great use to anyone who is trying to form a new habit:
- Start small. Many people want to take on a bunch of big goals all at once, like eliminating all junk food from their diet or exercising for an hour every day. Taking on too many big goals at once is one of the main reasons why so many habits are discontinued so quickly. Instead, start with one goal and keep it small, such as drinking 30 ounces of water every day.
- Make a plan. A habit is simply an action someone wants to begin to do consistently, whether that means reading more or eating more vegetables. Make a specific, actionable plan, like spending 10 minutes per day reading or eating one serving of vegetables with dinner every night.
- Enjoy the process. Find joy and fulfillment in the process of establishing a new habit. Try infusing your drinking water with lemon, finding an exercise routine that is fun, or putting on dance music while flossing.
To learn more about our Gainesville, Florida, apartments, contact us today or stop by our leasing office to take a tour of our community.
