Habit formation takes anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Even if you go 30 straight days building a good habit, one off day can lead to failure. Mentally, this is from resistance. Our mind gets in the way of us getting back on track.
One thing I’ve learned from blogging is that you have to tackle resistance head on, no matter how out of kilter your habits have become.
I spent the fourth of July weekend in the mountains. Away from civilization and away from the internet. I could’ve blogged on a notepad each day but instead I turned all of my habits off. I let myself be immersed by nature and enjoyed being around wildlife. Although I shut off my habits for the trip, I promised myself I would blog when I was back. Well, today I am back at it, tackling resistance.