Two years ago I wrote about the ‘6 Changes’ program that Leo from Zen Habits started… it is a great concept that unfortunately he has not updated since then… Last year I started a facebook group to help support those that want to make drastic changes to their lives a little at a time using the 6 Changes method…
Well I am trying it again… and bringing back the facebook group.. it is public and open to all…
The basics of the system are (from 6changes.com):
- Pick 6 habits for 2010.
- Pick 1 of the 6 habits to start with.
- Commit as publicly as possible to creating this new habit in 2 months.
- Break the habit into 8 baby steps, starting with a ridiculously easy step. Example: if you want to floss, the first step is just to get out a piece of floss at the same time each night.
- Choose a trigger for your habit – something already in your routine that will immediately precede the habit. Examples: eating breakfast, brushing your teeth, showering, waking up, arriving at the office, leaving the office, getting home in the evening.
- Do the 1st, really easy baby step for one week, right after the trigger. Post your progress publicly. (Read more.)
- Each week, move on to a slightly harder step. You’ll want to progress faster, but don’t. You’re building a new habit. Repeat this until you’ve done 8 weeks.
- You now have a new habit! Commit to Habit No. 2 and repeat the process.
That’s it…
So let’s all do this… right now you need to decide on at least your first habit for 2012… then break it down and make yourself accountable publicly for it… why not join the facebook group and share with the rest of us?