Healthy habits are the backbone of any good routine.

However, creating and sticking to those habits is another story.

They may be seen through mental and physical health and so much more.

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According toPro Service, there are four steps to building any habit.

Cue, craving, response, and reward.

The signal is what tells your brain it’s time for action.

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Cravings are what give the motivation to initiate the action.

Meanwhile, the response is the action taken to get the reward.

This is known as a habit loop.

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This means that you first have to create a trigger to form a habit.

While building a habit loop can be difficult, there are many ways to help you stick with it.

Setting yourself up for success, no matter how little, is very important.

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That’s why starting very small in your journey may be the right idea.

You won’t be able to run a marathon after a week at the gym.

So, little wins are going to be imperative to your success.

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Try committing to 30 days of focusing on your habit.

Eventually, you’ll be able to work your way up to bigger feats as you start seeing results.

This combines a habit you’ve already developed with one you’re trying to create.

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There are several apps that can help you along the way.

However, for those who enjoy putting pen to paper, buying a habit tracker is always an option.

These are good options for someone trying to spend less time in front of a screen.

While close friends and family members make great accountability buddies, a romantic partner is also a good option.