I first learned to track my habits while training with Accomplishment Coaching, with weekly habit goals and systems of support. In my latest round of habit-building over the last few years, I have successfully built consistent practice of a number of daily habits, starting with yoga and meditation. Once those first few new habits were established and automatic, I added others, like language learning, physical therapy exercises for my knee, a minimal full-body workout, and others. 

I started with a yoga habit, because it feels good and I enjoyed the Yoga with Adriene YouTube channel. Having tried my first of her videos 4 years ago, 3 years ago I did one of her month-long January “daily” yoga challenges spread-out over a few months, the next year I did the January daily challenge, continued all year, becoming even more consistent during my second divorce, and also while working on my YTT200.

I found success practicing consistently at least 5-15 minutes a day, focusing on specific areas of the body or themes that are relevant to me that particular day, providing quick wins. Once I was doing so regularly, it became easier to add in more.

Meditation came next. The Calm App helped me practice regularly, with it’s short daily guided meditations. There are also free guided meditations on YouTube, such as: “The Meditation You Need Every Morning For A Better Day.”

In 2020, I added a little cardio workout, inspired by Joshua Fields Millburn’s essay “18-Minute Minimalist Exercises”  and Ben Greenfield’s “10-Minute Workout” from: “Study Finds 10 Minutes of Exercise is All You Need.” I recorded videos for each element, with modifications in the “Micro-Workout” YouTube Playlist: “Jelly Jumping Jacks,” “Push It Up!,” “Tasty Tricep Dips,” “Luscious Lunges,” and “Scrumptious Squats.” 

Other resources: Atomic Habits, Monthly Mindset + Goals Sheet, Habit Tracker, “How to Bullet Journal,” “How to Use a Bullet Journal, ”“The Two Day Rule,” Soul + Wit Ep.51 “Habits”

What habit will you add to your daily routine? Tell me at ablythecoach.com or my A Blythe Coach Facebook Page!