Creating Habits

Jul 10, 2022 4:01 pm

Good afternoon,

A while ago I read something that absolutely blew my mind! It actually made me step back and rethink some of the things I’ve been taught.

Exactly how long does it take to create a habit?

It’s a question researchers have been trying to answer for years. We’ve heard everything from 3 weeks to 90 days to even longer!

But … what if that’s the WRONG QUESTION?

What if instead, we ask: how many “repetitions” of an action do you have to do before it becomes a habit?

This is SO POWERFUL because it is more action oriented. It takes you out of the “passive” mode of waiting for time to pass … to being in charge of the process.

After all, it’s the ACTION that helps rewire your brain for success. Studies have shown that your brain can physically change in just a couple of months (and maybe even a few weeks) when you learn new things or create new habits.

This is called neuroplasticity, and it’s a new area of brain science.

Years ago, scientists believed that the brain was static – once you reached a certain age, there was no way to change it.

Well, that’s been tossed out the window, as researchers have found that adults have been able to physically change their brains based on their actions.

For example: taxi drivers who have to navigate city streets have changed the area of their brain that involves spatial awareness.

That’s pretty amazing isn’t it? And if it works for navigation, it definitely can work for creating healthy habits and a positive mindset!

Personally, I find this idea of repetition so much more empowering than waiting around for a habit to “stick.”

If you need help carving out goals or healthy habits, let me help you. Below you will find my next offerings of free courses (if you are in BANES council).

Self Care Fri 9am (ZOOM) https://www.wellbeingcollegebanes.co.uk/index.php/Activity/introduction-of-self-care---wellbeing-college/9783

Deep relaxation 2.15pm (ZOOM) https://www.wellbeingcollegebanes.co.uk/index.php/Activity/deep-relaxation---wellbeing-college/9867

Outdoor Mindfulness Tues 11.30 (outside in Keynsham) https://www.wellbeingcollegebanes.co.uk/index.php/Activity/outdoor-mindfulness---wellbeing-college/9803

To book a space click on the link above. If you are in Keynsham please tick you have a GP in Keynsham as the postcode thinks it is BANES.

And of course my weekly paid for classes

Pilates

Monday 5.30pm

Wednesday 9.35am (waiting list)

Yoga:

Thursday 5.30pm

Stretch tone and relax:

Tuesdays 10.30am