66 Days

There’s no denying that we are, indeed, creatures of habit. Our minds and bodies are dependent on stimulants, actions and patterns that come to define who we are. Our habits are our security blankets, enveloping us in their consistent presence and comfort of familiarity.  

Habits are not born, but created. Every bad, good or insignificant habit starts with a psychological pattern called a “habit loop.”  We become slaves to our habits. They become inhibitors and some have the power to control our lives. 

Though some substances we use have addictive qualities that make the habits almost impossible to break, there are ways to replace those bad habits with good ones… and all it takes is 66 days.  

So if you have a bad habit you want to change, scientists break it down into these four things:

First, shout about it.  Tell your friends.  Enlist their help to nudge you when you get off track.  It's easy to disappoint ourselves, but we hardly ever want to disappoint our friends and family.  This is the first 22 days -- they will be hard, but you can do this! 

Days 22-44 are for self analysis.  You've gotten over the hurdle and made it this far.  Now take some time to think about why you're doing this:  to get healthier?  to reach a goal?  to make your life better?   You can keep your reasons to yourself or share them, it's up to you.

Days 44-66 is the final push.  You've come this far, no WAY do you want to give up now!  If you're exercising, if you're eating better, if you stopped smoking or drinking, whatever habit you're in the process of changing, like the old ads say:  "You've come a long way, baby!"  There's light at the end of the tunnel now! 

When you reach that 66th day, you should celebrate!  Your friends who know about your changes would be more than willing to celebrate with you, I'm sure!  Throw a party, have some champagne, have a dinner out...  and then see if any of them are willing to make or break a habit!  And you'll be celebrating with them as well! 

Found this pic on the web... and that is going to be my 66 day challenge:  to stop eating sugary foods.  They say breaking the sugar habit is the hardest thing to do .... but I can do this!! 

I'm taping a big note to my fridge right now:

JUST   SAY   NO ! ! ! 

66 Day Challenge

starts NOW!

Anyone else want to join in????
I dare you!