Drawing Daily: Day 7

So over on Zen Habits, Leo talks a lot about habit building. He has this great post called “The Habit Change Cheatsheet – 29 ways to successfully ingrain a behavior” and I’m really giving it a go with drawing daily. Point #9 that he makes is to identify your triggers. I think he’s talking mainly about replacing an old habit with a good one, but I think it really works with forming new habits. If you really want it to be a habit, find something that will trigger you to remember to do it.

For instance, with drawing daily, I’m lining it up with my breakfast routine. So each day I make breakfast, eat, then sip on my coffee. Now my plan is that every day after I finish eating, I’ll draw while sipping on my coffee.

Another habit I’m trying to establish is working out in the morning 5 days a week. I’m associating going to the office with working out. Am I going to the office today? Yep, then I’m working out too. It seems like a no brainer, but associating new habits with established routines really does help them become just another part of your routine.

Here is to day 7! One week of drawing every day!

Kristin

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