Topic - Knowing vs Doing. “You know better than that! Why did you do that?” It’s the mantra of parents.
We adults also know not to do certain things, but we go ahead and do them anyway. We eat too much, smoke, drink and don’t floss our teeth. We know better than that.
Why is there such a gap between knowing and behavior? Because it’s about making a decision and sticking with it and it requires effort and commitment.
Identify one behavior you want to change. It might be the easiest one or the most difficult. Commit to that behavior and stay dedicated until it is well-established.
To change it, practice the behavior for a full month. Floss your teeth every night. Reward yourself with more time in the tub or a little extra reading.
You’ll see that once the behavior is established, you’ll feel like something is missing if you don’t do it! Change yourself a little at a time and be more satisfied with who you are.
