Never let more than 2 days pass when trying to establish a habit
Summary
- Never let more than 2 days pass when trying to establish a habit
Details
- This gives you a bit of leeway for things that may crop up unplanned
- But also ensures that we will be back in the saddle shortly.
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Quotes
The two-day rule states that you should never let two days pass without acting towards your goal. If you miss going to the gym today, make sure you go tomorrow. If you didn’t read any of your book today, make sure you do so the next.
The two-day rule is so successful because it accepts that humans will occasionally fall short. We will have those everyday moments of private failure when we can’t be bothered or our willpower stays in bed. It’s also about balance. There are very few things in life we “should” do all of the time or every day. A rest day or a cheat day is important. But the two-day rule is brilliant because it doesn’t let you off the hook. It says, “Okay, time’s up, back to it,” and “Okay, you failed, now try again.”
If you want to make positive changes in your life, never go more than a day without making that change.