THE 4 LAWS OF
How to CREATE HABITS THAT LAST A LIFETIME
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Now that you know the Exercise Success Path Baby Steps and have determined what step you will take this month, it is now time to apply the 4 Laws of Habit Change to create your exercise habit system for optimal success. These 4 Laws are explained in full detail in the video "The System for Habit Change" on the Learn About Habits page in the new Academy site. Go through each law below with move examples. I recommend printing off the worksheet on page 14. You will create your unique habit system by answering the questions on the worksheet.
1. CUE:
A cue is anything that gets your attention and signifies what to do next. As you might expect, cues that are more obvious are more likely to be acted upon.
Implementation intention
Habit Stacking
design your environment
Use Implementation intention: I will [BEHAVIOR] at [TIME] in [LOCATION].
Example: I will complete a 10 minute HFLA workout at 7:00 am in the living room.
Prepare your environment: Put your workout equipment in a basket in the living room. Decide how you will watch the videos (smart phone, iPad, etc) & set up.
How to Make it Obvious w/ Examples
And/Or use Habit Stacking: After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT].
Example: After my morning bible time, I will complete a 15 min HFLA workout.
Prepare your environment: Purchase your bands/weights. Place equipment and shoes and socks in a basket where you will work out.
HABIT CHANGE
Make it Obvious