THURSDAY 21ST MARCH 2024 - ALIGNING YOUR CURRENT HABITS WITH THE PERSON YOU WANT TO BE

Question: Which of my current habits is aligned with the person I want to become?

Quote: "The habits you repeat everyday largely determine your health, wealth and happiness." - James Clear

As you journey through life, your habits play a crucial role in shaping who you  are and who you aspire to become. While some habits may hinder your growth, others align seamlessly with your vision of the future, propelling you towards success and fulfillment. 

RECOGNIZING ALIGNMENT:

The first step in aligning your habits with your future self is recognizing which habits are already in harmony with your goals and values. These may include habits related to health and wellness, such as regular exercise, nutritious eating, or adequate sleep. Alternatively, they could be habits linked to personal development, such as reading, journaling, or practicing mindfulness. By identifying these aligned habits, you can leverage them as building blocks for further growth and progress.

CULTIVATING INTENTIONALITY:

In addition to recognizing existing alignment, cultivating intentional habits that directly contribute to your desired outcomes is key to personal transformation. This may involve setting specific goals and implementing habits that support your achievement, whether it's daily writing to pursue a passion for storytelling or networking to advance in a chosen career path. By intentionally choosing habits that align with your aspirations,you take ownership of your journey and empower yourselves to create the future you envision.

ELIMINATING MISALIGNMENT:

Equally important to cultivating aligned habits is identifying and eliminating habits that are not in agreement with your desired trajectory. These may include habits that undermine your well-being, such as excessive screen time, procrastination, or negative self-talk. By acknowledging and addressing these misaligned habits, you create space for growth and positive change, freeing yourselves from patterns that hold you back and inhibiting your progress.

EMBRACING GROWTH MINDSET:

Finally, aligning your habits with your future self requires a growth mindset—one that embraces challenges, learns from setbacks, and remains adaptable in the face of change. Instead of seeing habits as unchangeable, you understand they can change and adapt over time to better suit our changing needs and goals. With a growth mindset, you approach habit formation as a journey of continuous improvement, embracing the process of becoming the best version of yourselves.

Matching your habits with your desired self propels personal growth. By spotting where they already match, building purposeful habits, removing mismatches, and embracing growth, we pave the way for success. As habits align with our goals, we shape our envisioned future, step by step.