83: The Power of Recency and Frequency
It is human nature to keep doing the things we\u2019ve done most recently and most frequently.\xa0\n\nShowering daily\n\nDrinking coffee\n\nGetting in a workout\n\nIndulging in sugar\n\nDrinking that big ass glass of wine\n\n\xa0\nAs you build new habits, the same holds true.\xa0If you starting getting up early to workout, once you\u2019ve done it a few times (made it recent & frequent), you\u2019re much more likely to keep doing it.\xa0\n\xa0\nWhen you are conscious of the concept of recency & frequency, you can really prove your power in establishing new habits.\xa0This can be extremely liberating and assist you in building momentum and confidence with new habits and routines.\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nTo improve the recency & frequency of desired behaviors, habits and routines, you can (and should):\n\xa0\n\nPlan behaviors\n\nTrack behaviors as you do them\n\nTrack wins\n\nPlan rewards\n\nSelf Monitor\n\nAlways practice discomfort\n\n\xa0\nListen in to hear how to implement all this and use it in the final weeks of 2016 and as you cruise into 2017.\xa0\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices