How do I create a routine? How do I change the "bad habits" that accompany me? How do I train in the morning if I'm really not a morning person? These are the million-dollar questions.⁣⁣
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The answers to these questions depend on the individual. First, you need to ask yourself what you want to become your routine, what you want to become your "good habit". Would you like to exercise more? Would you like to wake up early? Would you like to change your diet? Or maybe you want to find an hour of time for yourself in your busy schedule? Grab a notebook and a pen and write down what you would like to change. ⁣⁣

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Let's write down our goals. Keep these goals small and achievable. Don't write down goals that you can't achieve. In the long run, you can aspire to a bigger goal, but realize that you get there with hard work and small steps. ⁣⁣
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For example: you want to get in shape and decide to get up every morning and run a 5km route, even though you've never run before. You might be able to do it for the first week, but then problems start to appear. Maybe knee pain, lower back pain, sore muscles, or simply a lack of motivation. Why not set smaller goals that you can achieve? Start by running 3x a week, for example, at shorter distances. Your body won't experience such a sudden shock, you won't struggle too much, and your motivation will stay for longer, while you'll build up your fitness.⁣⁣
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Rewards can also be a great motivator for your goals. It's important to reward yourself for the work you do. This gives you new motivation and desire to progress. ⁣⁣
Make a strategy and plan for how you will incorporate each habit into your daily routine. This will help you improve more things in your life. You will feel more organized and be able to get more things done. Also, write down the entire process. When you look back on your goals, achievements, and rewards after a month, you will notice how you have progressed, even if you don't feel like you have actually achieved it.⁣⁣
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Of course, the whole process of habit formation will have its failures, but that's okay. This is part of the process and then the most important thing is to think about what is not working in the plan you have set. These can be small things that may not really suit your way and you can change them in a split second. For example: every morning you set your alarm for 6 am to do a workout, even though you know that you have a hard time getting up and it takes a while for your body to respond. Try setting your alarm for 6:30 am. Half an hour of extra sleep can completely change your morning routine and allow you to maintain your morning workout.⁣⁣
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Speaking of time. Don't procrastinate. Stick to the schedule you set for yourself and you'll soon get into the habit of not procrastinating and doing things in a certain order.⁣⁣
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The most important thing when creating new habits is to have fun. Don't make things too hard for yourself and don't put your body and mental health to the test. ⁣⁣
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The habit that your brother/sister/friend/girlfriend has doesn't necessarily suit you. Do your research and create your own habits and make the most of every day.⁣⁣
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Author of the text: Urša Kralj