Do you have a new habit you are trying to form? The key to creating a new habit is to stick with it. Practice your new habit every chance you get. Don't be discouraged if you don't see immediate results. New habits take approximately three to four weeks to get established. If you can maintain your new behavior for at least this long, it will become part of your routine. Remember, you created the old habits - you can create the new ones, too!

If you need additional support, read books or listen to audiotapes related to the subject you want to change. Hearing how other people have successfully accomplished this goal can be helpful. Also, look to your own past successes. Think about times in the past when you successfully stopped a bad habit or started a good one. How did you do it? What methods worked for you? Finally, and most importantly - if you do happen to fall back into the old routines, forgive yourself and try again.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

This motivational thought is adapted from Leadership Coach K. Denise Bane’s latest book, “Make That Change! Eight Steps for Crafting Your Ideal Life,” available through her website at www.anewleader.com. Learn how to become a better leader, faster! Visit www.anewleader.com for information on leadership coaching and training.