Getting into the habit of doing run-yoga daily is easier said than done. We all have good intentions to start new behaviors and create new daily habits. 

Making  sustainable choices require a game-plan!

Whether you're trying to kickstart eating healthier and drinking more water.  Or doing a gratitude journal,  running a 1/2 marathon or simply taking 2 minute mini-breaks throughout the day. 

There are so many areas in our lives that can be improved and made easier if we create new habits.  We seem to acquire bad habits without any effort, but getting into a “good” habit can be a little more challenging.

Let’s talk about forming new habits:

• We will begin by breaking it down into a Three Step Process.
• This will make easier to follow, until we’ve internalized the new behavior and made it a true habit.
• Our aim is to make it something we do automatically without having to think about, like brushing our teeth.

Decide What You Want To Do

• The first step is to decide what you want the new habit to be.
• Be as specific as possible.

• Don’t tell yourself you want to Run-Yoga more. Instead say something like “I will go for a 30 minute run every single day”.
• Deciding what your new habit will be and committing to when and how you’re going to do it, is half the battle.

Remind Yourself To Get It Done

• The first days should be smooth sailing. You’re motivated and excited to get this done. Sticking to your new habit isn’t an issue. But a few days in you’ll notice that it’s easy to slip back into old habits.

• Somedays,  you may not feel like  going out for a run. Or maybe your day just gets away from you. This is when it’s important to have a daily reminder. Set an alert on your phone or add the new habit to your daily to-do list.

Make It Part Of Your Routine Until It Becomes A Habit

Which brings us to the last step. It takes some time before a new behavior becomes a true habit. Until then, a routine will work to your best advantage.

• Even before the new behavior becomes automatic, a routine will help you get it done without having to spend a lot of willpower or relying on daily reminders.

• Start a  20 minute yoga routine as part of your bedtime ritual, or commit to a becoming a weekend warrior.  Join a running group, do social runs.  If you can talk as you run, you are controlling your breath nicely.  Finish up with a gentle yoga and foam rolling routine.

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Congrats! Decide to create a new habit, practice the routine until it’s second nature and you’ll be well on your way to forming a new good habit.