My new habit experiment.

I think I found out that you don't have to do something consecutively for 30-66 days in order for it to be a habit. My theory is that if you intend to do something and take action enough times for a long enough period of time (roughly 90 days) it will become a habit. I just picked 90 because it is workable number and that its long enough just in case 66 days wasn't enough.

The reason I decided to do this experiment was because I use to work out only twice a week but for some reason it became a habit to me. Therefore I think it isn't necesarry to do something consecutively. Keep in mind I am not doing this experiment just to prove you can slack off and not do something everyday. It is preferable that you did take action of the day. What I want to get rid of is the problem of people beating themselves up for missing a day and give up all together since they believe they have to start their trial over from day one.

Here is what I am going to do.

First I will pick three habits that I want to install-Do 20 minute of interval training using a jump rope, Drink at least four cups of green tea a day,and keep track of how many calories I eat in a day.

Second, I will break each habit down to chunks small enough Where I won't feel resistance.

Interval training-Just do one interval of rope skipping

Green tea- Drink at least one cup a day

calorie tracking- Count the calories of at least one of my meals that day.

Lastly, I will simple write down which day I am on and whether or not I managed to do the task that day. If I am right then I will be able to to make the three listed into habits even if there are days here and there where I failed to do the task. I really hope it works because if it does I know I will definantly won't feel anxiety from the thought of missing a day of not doing the actions.

Cheers.