While planning most certainly can help you feel productive… in reality, it all actually does absolutely NOTHING when it comes to actually moving you forward just because you did them. When it's just a plan, you can’t fail, no matter how thorough and confident you feel in that plan...there's safety in staying in that phase.

But you may be wondering: how long does it really take to build a habit? We’ve all heard various theories: 21 days, 30 days, 66 days, 90 days… But what if we’re looking at habit formation duration all wrong? What if, instead of asking how many days it takes, we ask the real question: How many repetitions does it take to form a habit?

Humans are creatures of habit. But that doesn't mean we autmatically keep all the habits that are the best for us... Many give up on their healthy habits not because they’re lazy, but because they’re simply exhausted. But when that exhaustion sets in, it can certainly feel like laziness. Which can lead to one of the most common (and damaging) assumptions: “I guess I just don't have enough discipline.”

You may or may not hear many people talk about this... but I've encountered it with enough clients to recognize that it's a real thing: The weird summer slump that shows itself mid-July. You might find yourself feeling a little more meh than you normally do — especially when it comes to sticking with your usual workouts, food choices, or daily habits. When you experience energy dips, it's OK for your habits to lighten up, as well.

You’ve got goals — whether it’s having more energy, reducing stress, improving gut health, or getting your family's meals in order...or any number of goals. It's not just the actions you're taking, but keeping in mind the kind of person you want to be while you're at it.

You may not realize it, but you've probably heard some variation of this "rule" ...and it’s probably also happening in your life without you even being totally aware of it. Here it is: The Pareto Principle (sometimes also called the 80/20 Rule)—and it basically states that 80% of your results come from just 20% of your efforts.

When it comes to building and sustaining habits and reaching goals, sometimes it helps to do LESS.

Motivation is what gives us that initial burst of excitement, But not the thing that's designed to energize us forever.

If you're looking to revive the goals you established at the start of the year, here's a short exercise that can help.

How much more would you enjoy your habits if you gamified them?

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If you want to simplify things, experience more joy, and even improved health... I'm here to tell you gratitude is good for you!

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