I've learned that if I want to form a new habit, promising someone I will doesn't work for me.
AdvertisementWhen I was a teenager, I developed a habit of repeatedly promising my mother I would go on a diet.
When I'm struggling to change a habit or face a tough decision, I sometimes use art to depict my mental state.
Ever since, I've been able to moderate my pace by watching the person I'm eating with — usually Barry, my husband, who tends to eat slower than I do.
Many people use computer software or apps to track their habits, but I'm old-fashioned and prefer the mind-body approach of handwriting.
Persons:
I've, —, I'm, Barry, Benjamin Franklin
Organizations:
Service, Moody
Locations:
Marlboro, checkmarks