How To Build New Habits That Stick
When you try to form a new habit, the neural connections required need to form from scratch. No matter how motivated you are, your biology works against you. The good news: You can use exiting neural pathways and expand them. This practice called "Habit Stacking”, a term coined by James Clear, makes forming new habits much easier. Even better: Essential oils are ideal to help you form new habits for a happier, healthier life! Here are our top tips to form habits that stick:
How To Build New Habits That Stick
When you try to form a new habit, the neural connections required need to form from scratch. No matter how motivated you are, your biology works against you. The good news: You can use exiting neural pathways and expand them. This practice called "Habit Stacking”, a term coined by James Clear, makes forming new habits much easier. Even better: Essential oils are ideal to help you form new habits for a happier, healthier life! Here are our top tips to form habits that stick:
1. Add movement to everyday tasks
If you want to be more active, start small:
- Do squats while you wait for your coffee to brew or your tea to steep.
- Stand on one leg while brushing your teeth.
- Dance while you’re on hold.
You’ll be amazed by how quick you’ll feel better!
Essential oils to support more movement:
2. Meditate when turning on your diffuser
Keen on meditation but don’t know where to start? Meditation is a practice that you need to build. If you’re starting out, try to meditate for three minutes every time you turn on your diffuser.
Essential oils for extra zen:
3. Set the table with Unwind
Here’s a customer-inspired tip: When it’s time for dinner, Sara fills the family diffuser with a relaxing oil and sets the table. Her current fav is Unwind.
“This habit really helps me value the time with my family more. We’re all able to decompress better and are more present!” – Sara
Essential oils for family dinners:
4. Start a calming evening routine
Having trouble falling asleep? Start stacking your habits to build a soothing end-of-day flow. Before you go to bed, switch on your diffuser and enjoy the calming scent of our special Sleep blend. Once that habit is firm, you can add another habit, like
- reading for 30 minutes,
- meditation,
- or a gratitude journal.
Essential oils for better sleep:
5. Home office bonus: Start your workday with Focus
When you arrive at your desk, make it a habit to fill your diffuser with Focus and switch it on. Your brain will learn to associate the scent with productive, deep work. You can also use other oils that spread productive vibes, of course!