In this video, I’ll give you 6 tips on how to create healthy habits but more importantly, how to stick to them.

This is actually a little preview into my talk at the upcoming Healthy Eating and Happy Living Summit running from August 24th - 30th, 2020 - where I’ll be breaking this down further, workshop-style, taking you through a workbook on how to actually take what I’m teaching you today and put it into action in your life practically. Check the links below to sign up:

No time to watch this 7-minute video? Read the transcript below!

TRANSCRIPT:

If we haven’t met yet, Hi! I’m Jaime Tan at Enlightened Spoon. Did I mention I’m also an Executive Producer in one of the world’s top advertising agencies? I’ve shot ads with loads of pro-athletes and celebrities, but alongside that I also coach high achievers to manage stress through nutrition, fitness and lifestyle rituals and I teach yoga and meditation. So when it comes to managing a busy, full-on life, while still making time to stay healthy and happy and do the things that light you up - I’ve got some tips and tricks to share with you.

On this channel you’ll get nutrition, fitness and lifestyle tips just like today’s, and other times you’ll get yoga and meditation practices… all tools to help you stress less, yet accomplish more. So hit that Like button and subscribe if you want more like this.

Don’t forget to check out my last video on how to upgrade your life just by attending this one Healthy Eating and Happy Living Summit - it’s packed full with 32 talks covering nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep, digestion, toxic load, mindset and healthy habits.

There’s also this video with 7 tips to get the most out of any summit, workshop or event you attend in-person or online.

Even if you’re watching this video in the future - this information is still relevant and you can still access all the summit talks, and all the knowledge. I’m one of the 32 speakers at this Summit, so you wanna watch out for my talk on how to create time in your busy day to do All. The. Things starting with just 5 minutes daily. Sign up here:

With that said, here are my 6 tips to create healthy habits and STICK TO THEM:

1. Get Clear on Your Priorities

Spend the time to really think about what are the things you enjoy, rather than what you THINK you SHOULD be doing.

I work with my wellness clients on the three pillars of mind, body, soul - the rituals that nourish your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.

My talk at this summit breaks this down even further with examples of what some of these rituals are, and we’ll really help you get clear on what your priorities are.

2. Recognise You Won’t Do Everything

This is where getting clear on your priorities helps. You’ll often need to say “No” to the things that aren’t part of your mind, body, soul rituals… but this means you’re actually freeing up the time to do the things that really matter to you.

Once you start spending more time on the things that really matter to you, that light you up… you’ll find so much more joy in your life. But first you need to draw firm boundaries and recognise it’s OK not to spend time on all the other things that actually don’t really matter in the bigger scheme of things.

3. Make it easy

The easier it is a behaviour is to do, the more likely you’ll do it. So break it down into a smaller chunk of time - 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes… and start with the bare minimum you’ll do everyday, so that you’ll stick to it.

For example: 3 sun salutations everyday. Or 2 squats every morning. Who doesn’t have time for that.

What’s one healthy habit you’d like to incorporate into your daily routine, and how can you make it easier on yourself to start it? Let me know in the comments below!

4. Stack it Onto Existing Behaviour

Habit stacking is slowly starting to become a popular technique. Essentially: it’s easiest to fold in a new behaviour into an existing one.

For example: what do you do in the mornings when you wake up? Probably go to the toilet, right? And then make a cup of tea, or get a glass of water, right? So think of “after I flush the toilet, I’m going to < insert new behaviour here >.” Or “after I put the kettle on, I’m going to < insert new behaviour here >”.

And make that new behaviour EASY. Like “when I brush my teeth, I’m going to do 2 squats”. Just 2. And on the days you have more time and feel like doing a bit more, you can add on more, or other exercises like lunges or planks. But always start with the bare minimum of 2.

Coz that’s easy. Right?

5. Be as regular as you can with it

Create and stick to routines that will help you make this automated behaviour, eg.:

Spend 5 minutes every morning/ evening on this.
Preferably make it the same time of day - eg. everyday at 7am or at lunchtime, so it becomes ingrained.
Put it in your calendar - so it becomes a priority and you’ve cleared time for it.
Make it non-negotiable time, so you plan the rest of your day around it.

6. Congratulate Yourself and Feel Good About It

Our brains respond to positive emotions, so the more you can celebrate even the tiniest wins - you’re more likely to build those neural pathways to encourage that behaviour to stick.

So fist-pump the air, say “whoohoo!” out loud, or just pat yourself on the back even if you’ve accomplished something small - like doing 2 squats after brushing your teeth. Feeling good about it is not as insignificant as you might think.

I dive deeper into how you can take these 6 tips and apply them to your life practically at my talk in the Healthy Eating + Happy Living Summit. It’s free to attend during the week from August 24th - 30th, or pay for lifetime access including lots of extra goodies. And even if you’re watching this in the future - you can still pay for lifetime access + a bunch of bonuses:

So - am I gonna see you there? Let me know in the comments below!

In my next video, I have a stretch and release yoga for you - something short and sweet that you can do while you’re working from home and jumping from non-stop Zoom to Zoom. We’ll get that tension out of your neck, shoulders, and hips, especially if you’ve been sitting for too long at that kitchen counter or dining table while working from home.

If you enjoyed this video, please give it a like, and check out these other videos for more nutrition, fitness and lifestyle tips on how to flow through your busy life with more grace, ease and flow, and I’ll see you in the next one!

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