3 Things That'll Make You a Master of Forming -- and Keeping -- Great Habits

Change is the biggest constant in all our lives now. A years-long health crisis and runaway inflation are changing how millions of us live every day. People are moving to greener pastures all over the U.S., whether it’s to find better weather or pay less taxes. Many find themselves sitting down to set new goals or resolutions.

Yet how many of your past goals have you met? If you’re like many people, you might find it challenging to reach those goals and then keep them. That’s often because many of us try to white-knuckle our way through by virtue of sheer willpower.

As it turns out, there’s a simpler and easier way. The key to personal and professional change is the ability to set new, productive habits. The power of a well-formed habit means you don’t have to plan out your choices so much. New habits can help you achieve your goals without wrestling with yourself over every little step along the way.

As you continue to build the life you want through healthier and better habits, keep these three things in mind.

1. Building new habits doesn’t get rid of old ones

Current research shows that the process of creating new habits doesn’t necessarily remove the previous thought patterns…