changing your habits
we are creatures of habit…
Habits are rituals and behaviors that we perform automatically, the same activities day after day without thinking about them. By having habits we can perform daily activities unconsciously in order to free up brain space to carry out other more complex tasks and decision making.
scientific Research
Scientists have learned that a certain part of the brain called the basal ganglia plays a crucial role in creating new habits and maintaining existing ones. Researchers from Duke University have shown that over 40% of what we do is determined not by decisions but by habits. This means that we can make a significant difference to our lives just by changing our habits. It is hard work breaking old habits - as the saying goes “old habits die hard” and therefore it is easier to introduce good habits and in time these will crowd out the bad ones.
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If you are looking for ideas for habits to try choose one from the list below and give it a go:
INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF WATER YOU DRINK - Drink one glass as soon as you get out of bed; set an alarm on your phone to remind you to drink regularly during the day; drink a glass of water while you are preparing your meals.
GET BETTER SLEEP - Go to bed 15 minutes earlier than you do usually; turn off your TV at least 30 minutes before bed; wake up at the same time every day (including weekends).
IMPROVE YOUR DIET - Eat a healthy breakfast with some form of protein every morning, eat one portion of vegetables with every meal (if you do not already - if you do, eat one more portion), replace sugary snacks with nuts and dried fruit, keep a diet diary.
IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH - meditate for two minutes every morning; set aside 5 minutes for colouring in or to listen to your favourite song.