Building a habit

If you noticed, my first post back was second June, I've also started my Homework for Life and Daily Reflection on the first of June. As second June is a Monday and the start of the week for most people, it makes it ideal to start a habit. 

Daniel H. Pink in his book When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing talks about finding the perfect time to do anything, like starting a habit. Knowing the science to make it easier, to increase your chances of succeeding. The first day of the week, month or year are good times. 

It was my favourite book. I gave it away to a stranger for a book exchange project. 

Since the start of the month, other habits I'm building are meditating daily using the daily meditation tracks provided by Insight Timer and checking in daily on a self-care app called Finch. It's been a lot of fun using these two apps to help me build habits I want to keep. 

If you do download them, send me a message so we can keep each other accountable. Studies have shown that it's easier to stay on task when you have someone to be accountable to. 

What helps me too is seeing a streak. It's harder to stop a habit when you want to see the streak continue. 

In the book club I'm in, we also have been discussing the book Atomic Habits and finding ways to break down our habits to the smallest atom: the smallest step you can take to bring you closer towards your goals. It's been immensely helpful for me. 

Every year passes by so quickly and in a blink of an eye, it's June. 

Are there stuff you want to achieve this year? Have you started making progress towards them? 

If you haven't, like me, in many of my goals, I'm making small steps to be a better human by the end of 2025.

What's a small atom of a habit you can start making right now or tomorrow? Share them with me. 

Rooting for you, with love and light, 

Bree