Not Perfect

Here we are in October and the Daily Habit Challenge is underway!

Here are a few things for you to keep in mind.

• Starting on the beginning of the month means absolutely nothing. If you didn’t start yesterday, no one cares. Get going today and don’t get hung up about it being perfectly clean.

• You should have a system to track your habit. Old fashioned calendar with a big X through each day, a habit tracking app or a recurring reminder through your iPhone’s built in Reminders app are all viable options. The satisfaction of checking it off keeps you engaged in the process.

• When we decided to undergo this challenge as a gym, I asked Coach Taylor to list the top 3 reasons people won’t stick with their habit, here they are.

• You get “bored” halfway through so you stop.

• You’re unwilling to start up again after stopping or missing a day or two.

• You don’t have clear enough guidelines, or made too big of a habit, so you never really start.

• Lastly, to reiterate many of the points above, we’re trying to make positive change, not striving to be a perfect. Don’t let the illusion of perfection stop your in your tracks! Be consistent not heroic.

Justin Miner

@justinminergain