Four Steps to Make a Habit Stick

Evelina Krumm

45 percent of what we do is based on pure routine. This means that by creating habits we can take control of almost half of our lives. Understanding how to make new habits stick is therefore of utmost importance. Without having the habit of eating three times a day or resting when coming home from work our physical and mental health would be compromised. Unfortunately creating new habits can be easier said than done. It requires practice, patience and guidance. This course is created to support you on this journey.
Throughout this course you will learn how to make new habits stick – by following four steps. Start off easy by breaking down your values in small, concrete behaviours. This is followed by repetition of chosen behaviour and creation of a signal linked to the behaviour. Finally you will get to practice a new way of rewarding yourself. All taken together this course will help you form the behaviour into a habit.

Do you no longer want to participate in the course? You cancel the course whenever you like.

Exercises in the course

The day’s most important action

Think about a value you believe in. Write down a concrete action you can do today that corresponds with that value. Think about a good time to do this action. 
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Seinfeld’s advice: Don’t break the chain

Mark a cross on the calendar every day you repeat a new and important habit. Start with three days, then evaluate it and see whether you want to continue.
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Test the Pavlov’s dog trick

Create a clue for a habit you want to develop.
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A pile of rewards

Write down ten things you can use as rewards on ten pieces of paper. From big to small, such as taking the day off or having a cup of coffee. Put the notes in a bowl. Pull one out every time you have done something that is important to you.
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