Habit is habit

IsMollyReallyHungry
IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
edited September 25 in Motivation and Support
Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.
Mark Twain

SparkPeople Translation:
Every giant leap forward is in reality a series of baby steps. For every major breakthrough you see in your performance, don’t forget all the hundreds of little things that had to happen, day after day, for that to happen. Habits are the basis of improvement, but they don’t happen overnight. The easiest – and most difficult – way to improve your life is to make or break a habit. It’s easy because habits are built one single action at a time. It’s difficult because you need to be consistent. It’s much more of a mental game than a physical challenge. If you don’t see progress right away, don’t be discouraged. In fact, some of the habits you have right now have been a lifetime in the making and repeating. They can be as stubborn as a mule. It might take some coaxing to get them to move.

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  • 2011_4mygirls
    2011_4mygirls Posts: 298 Member
    So true, thanks for the inspiration! :)
  • karenleona
    karenleona Posts: 3,959 Member
    Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.
    Mark Twain

    SparkPeople Translation:
    Every giant leap forward is in reality a series of baby steps. For every major breakthrough you see in your performance, don’t forget all the hundreds of little things that had to happen, day after day, for that to happen. Habits are the basis of improvement, but they don’t happen overnight. The easiest – and most difficult – way to improve your life is to make or break a habit. It’s easy because habits are built one single action at a time. It’s difficult because you need to be consistent. It’s much more of a mental game than a physical challenge. If you don’t see progress right away, don’t be discouraged. In fact, some of the habits you have right now have been a lifetime in the making and repeating. They can be as stubborn as a mule. It might take some coaxing to get them to move.


    oooh, I like this....need to think of one single action at a time.
    thanks for sharing this
    karen
  • Wocawa
    Wocawa Posts: 136
    Thanks for sharing this Mollie. This is so true!
  • What a real insight! Thank You for the true post. Maybe I will finally stop moping around when I go backwards and my weight won't come off overnite.HAbits ARE hard to break!:flowerforyou:
  • janemartin02
    janemartin02 Posts: 2,653 Member
    so true.Thanks for posting!:smile: jane
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