Habits Aren't Always What They Seem

It all starts with the proper concept, backed up by a good attitude, then actions that shape our habits and a defined goal that offers the discipline to keep our new habits going. Also, it's important to remember that the question isn't "can we do it?" but rather "would we do it?"

Habits are extremely versatile instruments. Our everyday routines have the ability to shape the course of our life. They are the ones who determine what we are entitled to. 

Comfort zones are ideal environments for habits to flourish. This is most likely the primary cause of individuals being enslaved to old behaviors and refusing to improve their lives. For this reason, established behaviors are very hard to break. Even the smallest behaviors become deeply ingrained in our psyches over time. We're so used to them that we never pause to consider whether or not they're appropriate. However, altering it would leave us feeling uncomfortable and out of place. We typically carry out our everyday activities in the same manner on a daily basis. It begins as soon as we wake up in the morning. Every little movement, from the way we squeeze toothpaste onto our toothbrush to the way we brush our teeth to the way we take a shower, is performed in the same manner subconsciously so that we do not even have to think about it. The absence of a pressing need to recall is the primary cause for the existence of habits in the first place.

Likewise, our emotional and thinking habits are subject to change. By altering our habits, we may alter our way of life and, perhaps, our views. It is possible to achieve success if the procedure is followed correctly. The majority of individuals are only willing to change for a short period of time and not forever. As a result, how can we make this a long-term adjustment in order to improve ourselves? Of sure, we need discipline, but we must first establish a clear goal in order to achieve that discipline. We must keep in mind what it is that we want to accomplish. Having discipline would seem to be a tasteless military regime if there is no clear purpose in mind.

Habits and beliefs are inextricably linked. As an example, if we want to become millionaires, we must first think that we are already millionaires. We should behave as if we were one, but it does not imply that we should start spending as if we were one since that would not help much. Being like a millionaire implies taking the necessary steps to achieve financial success since once we begin to believe in ourselves, we begin to think more optimistically. We think about methods to become millionaires, and if we have the correct frame of mind, we will be able to discover ways to become millionaires. As a sort of support, we begin to act on our convictions as soon as they are realized. The appropriate habits serve as the foundation for effective action. Referring back to our previously expressed point that we must have a clear purpose in order to maintain the discipline necessary to continue practicing our new habits, I had previously said that we must have a clear objective. If like in our millionaire example, we have a clearly defined goal that is supportive of our new behaviors, we will ultimately become millionaires. Simply said, there is no rocket science involved in understanding what is being stated here. That implies that anybody has the potential to become a billionaire, no joke.

It all begins with a good mindset, followed by actions that shape our habits and a specific goal that instills the discipline necessary to maintain our new behavior patterns. Also, keep in mind that the real question isn't "can we do it?" but rather "will we do it? ". 

Well, in order to cut a long story short; If it's difficult for you to alter your behaviors, the issue isn't with you. It's your system that's at fault here. It's not that bad behaviors keep repeating themselves because you're unwilling to change; rather, it's because your method for making changes is flawed. You never quite reach the heights you set for yourself. To the extent of your systems, you stoop.