97. Three Ways to Know if Your New Habits and Routines are Making a Difference

The spring transition is a hot topic🔥 everywhere right now: podcasts, newscasts, blogs, social media posts, etc.It seems like` absolutely everyone is talking about changes.Changes in weather🌤, in health and fitness🚴🏼‍♀️, in food🍋, in activities … and, of course, in habits and routines.😉Today, on Episode #97 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are wrapping up the month of April by taking stock of the habits and routines we have started establishing for ourselves this season.Are they worth the time and effort we are putting into them?😕How do we even know?🫣Well, we can start by asking ourselves three questions:🤔❓Is this habit our routine bringing me closer to my desired state?❓Am I craving or missing this habit/routine when I don’t have it?❓Are others noticing a difference?In order to answer the first question, you must first know what your desired state is.Let’s say you have begun a new habit of walking a mile every morning.👟Maybe your desired state is higher endurance, weight loss or even just increasing your step count.📈A morning walk would surely accomplish any of those goals!So, question #1:✅Now, what if you miss a day?Maybe you decided to sleep in😴 and didn’t have time for your walk.Maybe you twisted your knee🦵 and had to take a few days off.Maybe it poured rain🌧️ and you weren’t able to go outside.At first, it might seem like no big deal. Maybe it even feels like a “break.”But, as the day goes on, you find yourself thinking: “Man, I feel sluggish🥱 when I don’t get my walk in … I am disappointed that I didn’t meet my step goal today.”Question #2:✅Finally, do friends, coworkers and family see🧐 the changes in you?Maybe they notice that you have lost a little weight or that you don’t get as winded😮‍💨 going up the stairs in your building.Or they might just comment on how you seem happier🤗 and more positive than before.After all, exercise releases endorphins that elevate your mood!So, question #3:✅ If you checked off all these questions with your particular habit or routine, give yourself a huge high five, a pat on the back and a “job well done.”🙌And keep at it!Lorrie xoxoxLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care for Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond