Identify Transforming Habits

1. Clarify your aspiration (or desired outcome).
2. Explore specific behavior options without censoring yourself. Consider those you might do once, those that would become a habit, and even habits you would stop.
3. Match with specific behaviors. Identify your "golden behaviors:" those that are effective (impact), desirable (motivation), and doable (ability).
4. Start tiny.
5. Find a good prompt (anchor).
6. Celebrate successes: emotions create habits. Positive emotions trigger that feel good reward of dopamine, so celebrate immediately: give yourself a pat on the back, a high-five in the mirror, bust a dance move, congratulate yourself, whatever works for you.
7. Troubleshoot, iterate, and expand.

Many leaders and managers use this methodology (intuitively or intentionally) to innovate and manage change within their organization. They understand that by beginning with the smallest, simplest tasks they can build confidence and momentum. When they demonstrate how to turn small behaviors in to powerful habits, they can achieve the results they are looking for.

Dr. Maynard Brusman
Consulting Psychologist amp; Executive Coach

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Emotional intelligence and Mindful Leadership Consultant

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