When it comes to making changes in our habits, there are several steps that we go through without realizing it. At first we imagine ourselves doing things differently. New research supports the fact that picturing yourself actually engaged in the behavior you want to work on increases your chance of success! Intentionally picture yourself breaking the habits that concern you and actually doing what you know would improve your health.....
"...research has shown that if people make a concrete plan about what they are going to do, they are better at acting on their intentions. What we've done that's new is to add visualization techniques to the action plan"
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