Principles for consolidating new behavior: 1. Positive reinforcement works most effectively. Positive reinforcement is when something is added and due to this something the behavior becomes more frequent. For example, I love the feeling of smooth skin after a scrub , that's why I use it. The feeling of smooth skin is added - and now I rub my body with belongings every other day. If it hadn’t been added, I would definitely have abandoned this scrubbing after the first time: my hands get tired, I don’t have time, I have to wash the bath afterwards... no. But I have smooth skin, and I get a kick out of it every time - and now I have a long-term habit of scrubbing. Therefore, by all means, organize for yourself as many different positive reinforcements as possible: praise yourself, stick stars on the refrigerator, put coins in the piggy bank, concentrate on pleasure on the result or - if the result does not come immediately - on how smart you are. Every time - every single time, praise yourself. Even if the first 20-30 times the praise seems forced and feigned, continue praising. 2. Stimulus control is our everything. Stimulus control is when, in order to quit smoking, I throw away all the ashtrays, lighters and cigarettes. Fewer incentives make it easier not to smoke. And also when I put a book that I hope to read someday in a visible place. Or I put a jar of vitamins on the kitchen table - so that I can take them when I have breakfast. Make the new habit as comfortable as possible - put the things you need closer, and the things that interfere with them - further away. 3. The social environment decides. Involve your environment in shaping your new behavior. If you are going to learn how to communicate with unfamiliar people, ask a friend to take you to a new company. If you are afraid of public speaking, let your parents listen to your report at home. If you want to start running in the morning, make an agreement with a neighbor who already runs, or find a group of morning runners in the nearest park and snuggle up with them. The more people you involve, the better: sooner or later, your environment will begin to reinforce your new behavior. 4. And yes, do it imperfectly. The lucky few can boast that you decided to do something and immediately - once and for all - shaped your behavior. Most likely, you belong to ordinary people who do not succeed in everything and not at once. Therefore, do it with a C grade. Imperfectly done is better than perfectly undone. So as not seems unfounded, I admit: I write my articles with a C grade, and I make guides with a C grade, and I shot videos for YouTube in the same way. And - oh horror! - I also give C grade consultations. And yet I have clients, and you are reading this article. It’s not perfect, but it’s enough. Try it. 5. If you stumble, get up. Let’s talk about ordinary people again. Ordinary people not only do things imperfectly, they also manage to constantly stumble. Twice I did it - I lost it on the third one. I did it five times, and on the sixth I fell apart. There are billions of us who stumble like this. I’m not kidding. Personally, the mantra that helps me reach my goal is: “This time you’re one step closer.” Motivates you to get up and try again, each time becoming closer to the cherished new behavior. I recommend it. I believe - based on personal and client experience - that these are the five most key points in the formation of new behavior. Do you have any principles and life hacks that help establish new behavior? You can get to know me better on my website