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I  hope all of you are keeping well. Today I am writing about Habits. The root of the word “Habit can be found in the “Latin word “Habitus” which translates as a “state of being” or “condition”” In understanding “Habits” you will go into the “Science ” öf how Habits form and find out how we can make “”Good Habits from Bad Habits”. And find out how to Alter and Change for more good Habits that helps us to have better lives!

Habit formation is in our brain which is responsible for our movements, learning, and memory. When we do something pleasurable, our brain releases “”Dopamine, a chemical that makes us happy. This chemical aids our brain in remembering the action, encouraging us to repeat it. The more we do it, the stronger the connection becomes, leading to automatic habit formation. This allows our brain to conserve energy for other tasks. While habits can be stubborn, our brains are incredibly adaptable. This adaptability allows us to rewire our brains, helping us throw away old habits and create new ones. The science of habit formation is a test to this power to change, providing hope to those of us looking to stop bad habits and embrace better ones.

Habits: So What’s the Big Deal?

Now before we get into habit formation, let’s first understand what a ‘habit’ is. Habits are behaviors that are second nature to us, steering our thoughts, feelings, and actions daily. They help us manage life’s rollercoaster, making certain tasks so automatic that we can concentrate on the more challenging ones. The science behind habits and understand how our brain can be improving for the better. At the heart of habit formation lies a simple yet powerful cycle, This cycle has three things: the cue, the routine, and the reward. The cue triggers the habit, the routine is the behavior itself, and the reward provides the positive reinforcement.

Here’s where the sunshine, water, and fertile soil come into the picture:

Sunshine: This is your daily habit of skill building, your commitment to learning and developing relevant skills each day, regardless of whether it’s a weekday or a weekend, remember that you are chasing your dreams. When you truly chase something you love, it may be challenging but feels less like work and more like fun. When it stops being fun…take a moment and reevaluate if this is the dream you should be chasing. 

Water: This is your networking habit, constantly interacting with industry peers and professionals, building relationships, and gaining insights about your dream job.

Fertile Soil: This is your mindset, fed by habits like positivity, resilience, and taking care of your well-being. Mind right, money right.

Without these habits, the dream of landing your dream job remains just that – a dream. But with these habits, your dream gets what it needs to grow and become (manifest) into reality

Before we get deep into the mechanics of growing those seeds of dreams, let’s understand the lay of the land. Our mind, the garden where we plant these seeds, is full of both fertile and empty patches. The fertile patches are where the right habits have been cultivated over time. The empty patches? They are the regions where bad habits have caused droughts or maybe storms. The trick is in tending to our mental garden so that more and more of it becomes fertile over time.

 Are you still with me? let’s begin to plant.

Strategies for Cultivating Any Good Habit

As with any garden, you need the right tools to make it flourish. You can apply several strategies to develop good habits, from setting clear goals to breaking down habits into manageable steps and creating cues and rewards. So let me break it down for you.

1. Set your sights: Identify the habits you want to cultivate and the goals you aspire to achieve. Make your goals SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
2. Break it down: Break your new habit into manageable chunks. For instance, if you wish to exercise daily, start with just 10 minutes of daily activity.
3. Cue yourself: Use cues to trigger your habit. Set a reminder on your phone, put your workout clothes at your bedside – find what works for you.
4. Rewards are key: Reward yourself for sticking to your habit. Enjoy a healthy treat after a workout, or take a relaxing bath after a hard day’s work.
5. Consistency: Practice makes perfect. The more you practice your habit, the easier it becomes.
6. Pairing: Find ways to make the habit more enjoyable. Do you hate organizing your to-do list? Try pairing it with listening to your favorite podcast or audiobook. By linking an activity, you enjoy with a habit you’re trying to establish; the process becomes less of a chore and more of a fun routine.
7. Maintain a journal: Documenting your journey helps track your progress and identify improvement areas.
8. Lean on your squad: Share your goals and habits with friends and Family. Their support and encouragement will keep you motivated.
9. Forgive your slip-ups: Everyone has off days. Don’t trip. It’s okay if you miss your habit once in a while. What matters is that you get back on track.
10. Celebrate your wins: Every milestone, no matter how small, is a step in the
11. right direction, and remember, the journey is just as important as the destination! 
12. Okay, you’ve stuck with me, we’ve walked through this mind garden, and you’ve begun to plant your seeds and cultivate your habits. But remember, this is only the beginning. As we wrap up, I want you to think back to that student I was talking to. The one with the worries about the impending “adult life.” Sounds a little more familiar now, doesn’t it?
    

You see, we all have these moments of anxiety, the times when the future seems as clear as a foggy day. But let me tell you something – it gets clearer. Every single day, as you nourish your seeds with sunshine, water, and fertile soil, the fog lifts a little more.

Every habit you build, every step you take brings you closer to your dream job, your dream life, your dream self. It won’t be an easy road – sometimes it’ll feel like you’re climbing Mount Everest. But remember, it’s not about reaching the peak in record time. It’s about soaking in the beauty of the climb, learning from the slips, and always, always moving forward. And when you stumble? Remember to dust yourself off, look back at how far you’ve come, and keep it pushing. Because you’re not just any gardener, you’re the gardener of your mind, the maker (curator) of your dreams, and the architect of your reality. With each good habit, you’re building a ladder to the stars, one step (rung) at a time.

 Every dream starts as a seed – a tiny idea, an ambition, or a desire. It could be anything from wanting to start your own business to wanting to run a marathon. These are precious seeds, brimming with untapped potential. But remember, seeds need constant nurturing to sprout and grow. Without the right conditions, they stay dormant. So, how do we create those ideal conditions?

Let’s say the seed of your dream is to land your “dream job.” You’ve got your eye on the company you want to work for and envisioned your ideal role, and you can almost feel the vibe of stepping into that office. But how do you get there?

So keep planting, keep watering, and keep nurturing your garden. Don’t fear the barren patches – with time, care, and persistence, they, too, will bloom. In the grand scheme of things, our dreams might just be seeds, but oh, the trees they can grow into.

So, level up, embrace those good habits, and breathe life into your dreams. The world is waiting for your garden to bloom. In the journey of turning dreams into reality, every step forward, no matter how small, is a win. And in the end, isn’t that what it’s all about?

You can see from all these posts many many things you can do in order to have “Good Habits. And to change your “Habits into “Good ones. Hope you read up and follow some of them 🙂

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I Hope Every Good habit you build, every step you take brings you closer to your, better life Now for the next few minutes, I want you to think about your dreams. Think about those dreams as seeds. Seeds full of potential, carrying the blueprints of the enormous trees within them. But alone, they remain just that, seeds. Now, think about your habits as the sunshine, the water, and the fertile soil that nurture the seeds. Without them, the seeds of your dreams simply can’t sprout, let alone grow into the beautiful trees ❤

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