#99 - The Value of a New Habit

“When you are reinventing yourself, it's going to feel strange because it's new.

That newness is actually really good.”

-Andrew Love

Each one of us has habits that we’ve picked up on through the years and we’ve nurtured. An action that we do every day and becomes a part of our routine over time.  The things we do or how we spend our time shape who we are and what kind of life we have is influenced and defined by our habits. We always have the choice of whether we keep our bad habits or cultivate good ones.

You have the ability to reinvent yourself once you recognize and assess whether your habits are advantageous or harmful to your life. Reinventing yourself isn’t an easy process. It can be uncomfortable or painful, but we should perceive this discomfort as a result of letting go of an old habit and stepping outside of our comfort zone which eventually leads us to a better life. 

In Episode 99, Andrew Love talks about the value of forming a beneficial habit by reinventing oneself, why we may experience an “uncomfortable stage” and how we should respond to it. He also discusses the sense of newness as well as the differences between the newness of a good habit versus a bad one. 

We might sense the newness of a good habit in the process of forming it, and this can be misinterpreted as discomfort. The feeling of newness associated with a good habit should not be misconstrued; rather, we should embrace and cherish that painful experience to be able to grow as an individual.

We all want to be the best version of ourselves, and our habits should mirror that desire. Learn more about the importance of developing new habits and how they can help us reinvent ourselves in Episode 99!

Shownotes:

The uncomfortable stage of self-reinvention [1:07] Crucial period of time in the growth process [2:45] The sense of newness [4:49] The critical time of losing good habit [5:47] What is accountability? [10:53] The differences between the newness of the good habit and bad habit [13:11]

Click HERE for the show transcript.