How to Form a Habit Part Eight

​Is it not true, for the growth of vegetation, you need the sun, water, and fertile soil for the outcome to occur? This is a natural process called a cycle and implementing a desired habit can be just as natural. To encourage a desired habit, you need the right setting or situation of which we have been discussing, the (if, then" concept.

The "if," is the first awareness of the right situation. When writing this post, we were experiencing a rainstorm, and "if" I were more aware of it, I would have "then" initially saved this post before we lost power, and this post. 

A reminder or "if" is what triggers a certain behavior that will lends itself to an ultimate reward. Our mind is always scanning internally and externally for opportunities or to guard from hazardous situations, therefore, we need to heighten our awareness, and I am no exception.

 So, what is the second element to form a desired habit? Motivation! 

In the preceding post, I mentioned that before I leave my office, I would do a few pushups against my office chairs, however, I need that reminder or awareness, of which motivation follows. These two elements, reminder and motivation are created by your objective which is your ultimate reward. In my case, good health. 

Speaking of which, we all have different objectives in life that we want to accomplish, so it is a matter of putting these elements in place, much like a natural cycle as indicated in the outset called photosynthesis for plants to grow and flourish. Every day, "if" we are thirsty, we "then" are motivated to drink water and "if" we are hungry, "then” we are motivated to ingest healthy nourishment, what is your objective? Good health!

 Our nervous system also needs the right nourishment to be able to thrive, thus, accomplishing your objectives. Not one of us were born to fail. 

If you have notice, I have been focusing on exercise, which in my view should be on top of your list. For us to be productive in all things we consider important to us. Without mental and physical health, how can we be of any good to those we love? It is imperative!

Incidentally, the word "if" is 50% of the word "life," and the other 50% is "then" which is motivation, it is that important, to be able to implement a healthy desired habit. 

 It is not the actual turning on the television or the radio, but it is the entertainment that you derived from it, that is your motivation or desire. I must say, the motivation from one person to another varies, hence, what is your motivation?

Also, I had indicated in the preceding post, I do not have a sweet tooth, so the aroma of a bakery would not be my motivation for a pastry, but in practice it would be, for another person. Our ideas, feelings, and emotions of what we observe is the actual trigger, and it is what transform the reminder into a motivation or desire. 

Thus far, these are the initial two elements that establishes the groundwork for consistent good behavior, and there are two more of which we will discuss in the next post.