January owes its name to the Roman god Janus, who, according to mythology, has two faces. It is said that he simultaneously looks into the future and the past, into the new and the old year. This makes it an ideal time to take stock, because looking at the past makes it easier to shape the future.

A helpful way to create mental space for something new is to get rid of anything material that you no longer need. The outer order creates an inner order. So, clear out! Whether it's clothes, books, cups or decorations, anything you no longer need or don't really like can go. Finished? Then it's time to tackle the habits that are standing around in your life like ballast and getting in your way. What do you no longer like, what harms you or keeps you from being happy and healthy? Write it down.

Habitually unusual: changing habits

Choose one habit that you would like to get rid of. Not five at once. Because if you take on too much, you may end up achieving nothing at all. Willpower is a precious commodity that runs out. Understand your reward system. Try to find out what reward a bad habit means for you. For example, do you always smoke when you are stressed and then feel more relaxed as a reward? Realize in which situations you are particularly attached to your habit and which new habit can replace the old one. For example, take a fragrant bubble bath or go for a walk in the fresh air when you would otherwise have smoked. Or prepare yourself a high-quality tea if you would have liked to snack. If you are actively aware of the hurdles and difficulties along the way, you have a better chance of reaching your goal. In the beginning, it will take a lot of concentration, patience and perseverance to fight against bad habits. So be prepared for setbacks and don't be too hard on yourself. The important thing is not to give up.

Change starts with ourselves

Choose one habit that you want to get rid of. Not five at once. Because if you take on too much, you may end up achieving nothing at all. Willpower is a precious commodity that runs out. Understand your reward system. Try to find out what reward a bad habit means for you. For example, do you always smoke when you are stressed and then feel more relaxed as a reward? Realize in which situations you are particularly attached to your habit and which new habit can replace the old one.

For example, take a fragrant bubble bath or go for a walk in the fresh air when you would otherwise have smoked. Or prepare yourself a high-quality tea if you would have liked to snack. If you are actively aware of the hurdles and difficulties along the way, you have a better chance of reaching your goal. In the beginning, it will take a lot of concentration, patience and perseverance to fight against bad habits. So be prepared for setbacks and don't be too hard on yourself. The important thing is not to give up.

Keep your mind on the new

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