instead, just focus on two things:
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CONSISTENCYPracticing in small doses, rather than too much too often.
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REWARDSActively rewarding ourselves for making the effort.
HOW IT WORKS
Nearly 80% of New Year fitness resolutions fail within 6 months. The reason for that is:
TRYING TO BE PERFECT IS
BAD FOR YOUR BRAIN
TREAT YOURSELF!
The more you work on your new habit, the more you get to reward yourself. At the start of the month, write down two things: your Big reward and Bonus reward.
Usually, when we start a new habit, we don’t see the rewards for months. This way, you give yourself a pat on the back sooner – increasing the chances of sticking with it for longer.
Why it works
Our brains build routines by linking action with immediate reward (the science stuff)
Action
+
Immediate reward
=
A habit we stick to
WHEN SOMETHING FEELS SATISFYING, IT PRODUCES...
DOPAMINE!
*A happiness chemical that makes our brain want to do it again!
why Good month club works
It’s visible
Having it in your wallet reminds you to show up when you need to.
It’s rewarding
Scratching off a square and rewarding yourself feels good now – not later.
It’s doable
Big changes start with small steps. All it takes is 20 mins, 11 times a month.
Good habits stick when they feel good. That’s science
