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New beginnings are great for introducing new habits.
Ever tried to change a nasty habit, like nail biting? It's not easy. Changing our habits is notoriously difficult because our daily routines are so ingrained in us.
But when a major change occurs in our life, like moving house, getting a new job, or even finding new love, our routines suddenly change, or even disappear altogether. Such times are ideal for creating new and better habits!
Consider a study of people who wished to overhaul their diet. A whopping 36 percent of those who were successful had recently moved to a new place.
Another study found that students who wanted to start exercising more or watch less television were much more likely to succeed if they had recently enrolled at a new university.
Research has also found that marriage and divorce can massively impact our habits – particularly our eating and exercise habits. Divorced men, for example, often gain weight; conversely, women tend to gain weight after marriage.
So why do major life changes make it easier to adopt new habits?
Starting afresh alters our perspective on life and makes it easier to create new routines.
Say you’re a single parent whose priority has been generating enough income to ensure your children are provided for and will be able to attend college. When your children leave the nest and there’s no more tuition fees to cover, what then?
Moments like these can shed new light on life and are often an optimal time to begin forming new habits. For example, now that you have more time and freedom on your hands, why not take that rock climbing class you always wanted to?
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