Thread by @KilterClub

"The seed of a single habit is a tiny decision." James Clear
A thread on #Habit formation from @shrayasr's on #running: hasgeek.com/kilter/run-run… (1/15)

@shrayasr Your sense of motivation has to be anchored into a purpose. Therefore, clarify why are you taking up a habit. Get your intention right. (2/15)

@shrayasr Start small. Repetition is at the heart of habit bulding. It is only when you repeat that your body and your mind starts recognizing the activity and adapts to repetition. Do it until your habit activity is second nature. (3/15)

@shrayasr Then modify/add a challenge, once the mind and body have adapted to the habit. Repeat. Small increments is what matter most. Repeat. (4/15)

@shrayasr Accountability - have an accountability partner to who you are responsible for reporting. It could be a coach, a partner or someone who is genuinely interested in your growth. But seek a non-judgmental partner. (5/15)

@shrayasr Keep it simple. Follow your actvity with your body's feel. Don't jazz up with devices and gadgets. (6/15)

@shrayasr Some days will be hard. But get up, show up and do the activity as per time. This is how your build habits (and also how you build communities). (7/15)

@shrayasr Take your habit slow. A high is temporary. Cadence and gradual adaptation is the magic. (8/15)

@shrayasr Some habits are a matter of mind. Don't burn yourself out by overdoing. (9/15)

Pain is a good indicator of how your body is adapting to your habit. Pain is of two types: perceived pain and real pain. Perceived pain is illusions of pain that the mind creates. Actual pain is distress. Don't mistake one for the other. (10/15)

The more you work, the more results you get. (Isn't that remote work has ended up becoming?) This is a hard NO. Rest is mandatory to perform better.
Sleep and rest help in building the physical and mental muscle of your habit. Add rest between your habit actvity. (11/15)

Perform ancillary activities that help you build the strength of your core habit actvity. Like strength training for running. (12/15)

All the good stuff happens when the pace is in place. (13/15)

When you are building the habit, sensitivity is everything.
Start small. Everything that is initimidating, just cut that thing off.
Focus on your habit. Distractions are everywhere. (14/15)

Focus on your habit. Distractions are everywhere.
Put in the time. Don't give in to excuses. You will thank yourself later when you don't give in to excuses. (15/15)

Finally, don't push yourself more than you require. Play the long haul. Habits yield results when you focus on the long-term than the short-term.
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