Creating Habits That Stick
CREATING HABITS THAT STICK
“I know roughly what to do, I’m just not doing it!”
Raise your hand if you’ve ever found yourself saying this….? (Hand raised here!) I’ve heard this phrase from multiple people recently, so I wanted to talk about it. Have you had the experience of going through a course or working with a practitioner where you were given TONS of information and protocols, only to find that you didn’t follow through with it? Or maybe you felt good for a month or so while you were really motivated to make healthy choices, but then it didn’t feel sustainable so you weren’t able to stick to it long term?
This is not because you are a failure or due to a pure lack of motivation (although that’s often the messaging we receive). It’s because behavior change is a skill that needs to be developed!
When we don’t treat behavior change like a skill that needs to be developed and help people cultivate that skill, sometimes we’ll resort to using fear or even shaming in attempts to instill change. When I worked at a cardiac clinic patients would often get the message, “Lose weight or you’ll get another heart attack!” with the hope that the fear and information would be enough for that person to make the change. But the reality was that that person then went back home, to the same environment, the same cooking, the same relationships, and didn’t have any new skills to make these changes a reality. So they ended up feeling more shame and guilt without any of the positive changes.
Again you can see how it wasn’t that person’s fault. They simply needed a different kind of support to help and learn the skills of creating lasting behavior change.
These tactics of fear and shaming can sometimes come about because well-meaning practitioners aren’t trained in supporting people through the skills needed for successful behavior change. And we aren’t always aware of these things ourselves!
That’s why coaching is so critically important, and it’s why when people say to me, “I know what to do I’m just not doing it,” I know exactly how to help guide them. If you are feeling stuck in your health journey, you might need some information, but chances are you’ve done a TON of research and are having a hard time getting things to stick in a sustainable way.
I teach these skills in my 1:1 coaching, and they are tools you will gather for LIFE. I don’t just offer a list of foods to eat and not eat because that doesn’t work. Instead, we work week by week to uncover your personal blocks and learn the tools you need to successfully change. If you're looking for support, guidance and a clear plan of action to get you on track to achieving your goals, I encourage you to book a Discovery Call to learn more about how you can benefit from 1:1 coaching and learn more about my coaching programs. In this call I can help you identify what's been holding you back, and create a plan of action to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Tune into the video for more info about how to get started, and let me know in the comments what helps you create long-lasting habits.
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If we haven't met before, I'm Christina Tidwell, founder and owner of Live Well with Christina. I'm so excited that you're here and have begun to delve into your health and wellness journey! Here at Live Well we help people with autoimmune disease take control of their health through nutrition, lifestyle shifts and personal empowerment.
If you suffer from:
Fatigue and energy crashes
Brain fog
Poor digestion
Symptoms of autoimmunity
Stress and overwhelm
...and aren't getting the support you need, I can help guide you through the scope of 1:1 health and nutrition coaching.
Health coaching is a necessary extension of the health care system in that together we have more time to uncover issues, implement strategies and assess outcomes together to help you make sustainable and lasting changes. I offer accountability, knowledgeable guidance and most importantly support.
I always offer free 30-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and what’s standing in your way. Click the button below to set up your free consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.
