I decided to challenge myself by taking the 30-second
concept and making it 30 days. I have heard that if you can do something for 30
days you have the ability to make it a habit.
I did a little research and found out that 30 days to create a habit is
a myth that came from a psychological article in the 1960’s. However, even after the research I decided to
test the 30-day challenge. I began with
the 30-day ab and squat challenge. And
guess what? I finished it and I felt
great. I was able to successfully
complete the 30 days because like the 30 second drills I knew that I only had
to do x amount per day for 30 days and I was done.
We can all do something for 30 days if we put our minds to
it, but will we go past that designated time?
Day 31, I woke up and instead of getting up and doing my
squats and ab work, I slept in because I finished my goal. I was done and there was no need to continue.
However, on day 32 I resumed my squats and ab work not because it was a habit,
but because I began to see a difference.
To me what makes a challenge stick is not just doing it day after day,
but doing it for a deeper purpose. Yes I
wanted defined and toned lower half, but the bottom line is I really want is to
be healthy and if abs and squats are a part of that then so be it. So, I guess
you can technically say it became a habit because I am still doing it, but my
intensity is not as strong because there is no deadline.
I believe that we can all make something a habit and that a
challenge is a great way to kick start it, but the challenge has to have a
deeper purpose or we will either not finish it or not continue it after the
challenge is over.
I challenge you today to find something you want to change
in your life to make your brand better and do it for 30 days, but only if there
is reason that resonates with you beyond the challenge.
