Building Habits and Improving QOL! A New You in 66 Days♪

Hello, I'm Satsuki! Everyone, have you ever thought about building habits? You've probably thought, "I want to live a more fulfilling life!" or "I want to manage my health and money better!" When that happens, the key is the power to continue new habits. Actually, research from **University College London (UCL)** suggests that it takes 66 days for a habit to become firmly established♪

How long is 66 days, anyway?!

You might think, "Isn't 66 days a long time?" but since this is an average, some people form habits faster, while others might take a bit longer. But isn't it amazing that just by continuing for a little over two months, you can naturally acquire good habits?

For example, I've recently made daily walks a habit, but at first, there were days when I thought, "Ugh, this is a hassle." But by continuing little by little, now I feel like my day isn't complete without a walk♪ Once a habit is formed, it becomes part of your life, so you can keep doing it without having to try so hard!

Tips for building habits♪ Start small first!

So, how do you keep it up for 66 days? Here are a few tips!

1. Start with small steps!
   It's easy to get discouraged if you set big goals from the start, so let's set small goals. For example, for the first week, it's okay to start small, like "walk for just 5 minutes" or "drink one glass of water every day"! The point is to get used to it gradually without pushing yourself too hard♪

2. It's also important to praise yourself!
   Keeping a solid record of your progress and checking how hard you're working can also boost your motivation♪ And it's also effective to prepare rewards for yourself, like "I worked hard for a week, so maybe I'll have a delicious dessert at a cafe today♪"

3. Life gets easier when you build habits!
   Having things you have to do every day can sometimes feel stressful. But when that "have to do" becomes "something I just do," the stress strangely decreases! Once a habit is established, you'll have more room in your life, and your mood will become much more positive♪

Let's boost your QOL (Quality of Life)♪

When your QOL (Quality of Life) improves, every day becomes more fun, and there's less stress and anxiety! If you acquire healthy habits or money management skills, your mind and body will feel refreshed, and your feelings will stabilize. I often feel that my self-esteem has increased by building solid habits.

Come on, why don't you start "good habits" today and meet a new you? Once you acquire habits, your QOL will definitely keep going up, and every day is sure to become happier♪