Tips: Just setting a goal is not enough, continuous practice is necessary to develop good habits and leave bad habits..

How to Change Habits: You must have set some daily goals for yourself, like waking up in the morning and exercising, eating nutritious food, or using social media as little as possible. Of course, you follow it for a few days, but doing it for a long time sometimes becomes a difficult challenge. The key to success is not just willpower, but also our daily habits. As the great philosopher William James also said, we are a collection of habits. Good habits take us forward, while bad habits weaken our ability.

In such a situation, research has revealed some strategies that can be effective in inculcating positive habits and leaving negative habits. To develop good habits in yourself, you should emphasize including them in your daily tasks.

Consistency is more important than time.
It is a common belief that if you do something continuously for 21 days, it becomes your habit, but science says something else. According to this, the time taken to form a new habit varies according to the person and the habit. It can be from 18 days to 254 days (66 days on average). Therefore, consistency is necessary to form a new habit. Even if there is a gap of one or two days in between, one should start again from the next day.

The secret of forming and breaking a habit
The brain is used to relaxing tasks. In such a situation, it gets used to the work. Something else can also be done to strengthen it. For example, eat your favorite breakfast after a workout. The same thing applies to giving up bad habits. For example, replace the habit of scrolling on social media with some options that give equal comfort and satisfaction, such as going for a walk, reading books, or doing yoga.

Habit stacking technique
The brain is adept at connecting activities and responding to signals. In the habit stacking technique, you learn to connect the new habit to an existing habit. This makes that task a part of your daily routine and gradually a habit. For example, you can start meditating after drinking your morning coffee. Gradually, both these tasks will become deeply connected to each other.

Keep a distance from stress.
During times of stress, we often return to old habits that we have left a long time ago. The reason for this is the weakening of the capacity of the prefrontal cortex. With the help of this, we are able to take decisions thoughtfully and maintain self-control. However, you can get rid of it by keeping a distance from stress for just six weeks. - The Conversation

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