Identity-based habits

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In the simplest terms – habits are things we do often and over time they become embedded, and we become better at them!

In essence, our entire lives are made up of habits, so if you want to improve your life then the first step is to improve your habits.

What are habits?

According to the Merriam- Webster dictionary…

A habit is –

1.?A settled tendency or usual manner of behaviour

2.?An acquired mode of behaviour that has become nearly or completely involuntary

3.?A behaviour pattern acquired by frequent repetition or physiologic exposure that shows itself in regularity or increased facility of performance

Synonyms

practice · custom · pattern · routine · convention · policy · way · manner · mode · norm · tradition ·?rule · tendency · propensity · inclination · proclivity · proneness · disposition · predisposition

And according to James Clear, author of Atomic Habits…

"Habits are the small decisions you make and actions you perform every day." According to researchers at Duke University, habits account for about 40 percent of our behaviours on any given day.

Your life today is essentially the sum of your habits. How in shape or out of shape you are? A result of your habits. How happy or unhappy you are? A result of your habits. How successful or unsuccessful you are? A result of your habits.” James Clear Habits Guide: How to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones (jamesclear.com

Why are habits important?

We all know there are good habits and not-so-good habits. Good habits help us to take care of ourselves, achieve our goals, and define our lives. Bad habits can lead to poor outcomes or destroy our health and our lives.

Habits are beneficial in other ways. They reduce decision fatigue once they are ingrained. You don’t need to think about them or decide whether or not to do them. This reduces your cognitive load and frees your brain to do higher-value activities and be more creative.

10 benefits of good habits

1.?Help us reach our goals – habits are the building blocks of bigger goals and can be selected specially to contribute to our overall purpose

2.?Help maintain action – when motivation is low, we can still perform our ingrained habits with ease

3.?Support our best selves – the right habits help us to become the best versions of ourselves

4.?Can replace bad habits – it is easier to release yourself from bad habits when you replace them with equally rewarding good habits

5.?Improve our mood and mindset – being disciplined about the small things creates a positive feedback loop that increases positivity

6.?Increase energy levels – when good habits are ingrained, our minds are freer and have both the space and the energy to think better

7.?Improve our productivity – habits can be selected to support productivity through planning, prioritising, and focus

8.?Increase our performance – when you align your habits to your purpose you can optimise your performance

9.?Improve our health and longevity – people with purpose and discipline live longer, healthier, and happier lives

10.?Increase the quality of our lives – being disciplined about our habits and actions has a multiplier effect that increases our overall wellbeing)

Selecting identity-based habits

These are the most powerful habits. When you link a habit to your identity it is much easier to maintain. You have the ability to select, delete and edit your habits to ensure they support your purpose and your identity.

Often at the beginning of the year or when we have a major life event, we get really energised, and start doing things better. It can be really difficult to maintain our enthusiasm and commitment and it's more likely that this time next year you'll be doing the same things that you do now rather than performing a new habit with ease.

It is easier to maintain your motivation and commitment once you have awareness of your current habits and specifically commit to a new set of habits that support your identity. When it is part of who you are, rather than something that you must do, it becomes much easier for new habits to stick.

This activity is designed for you to consider your current habits and then to specifically select, delete and edit your habits based on who you are and your reason for being.

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