30 Days of How to Kick Unhealthy Habits to the Curb. Did you start the year with a word, a resolution, or a plan? Intentions and plans are only as good as our actions. There are so many areas I do well to keep on track. But there are some that I continue to fail. Are there areas in your life that you want to change? That you need a little reboot?
January seems so long ago now. Let’s look at the next 30 days. How can we successfully put some new actions in place to get our goals back on track?
Pick One thing.
I have difficulties with this area. There are times when I feel like I have ten plates spinning and multiple apps and social media support groups to improve “all” my weak habits. There is strength in picking one thing. Usually it is the one thing that impacts the other areas of your life. Is it eating habits, exercise, making friendships, relationships, finances, or work that is needing a serious kick in gear? Pick one thing.
Commit to changes for 30 days.
I can do anything for one month. When I first went gluten-free it was because of a 30 day challenge from my doctor. I swore my health challenges had nothing to do with my love for bread. I went on a 30 gluten-free eating plan to PROVE HIM WRONG. It was a serious commitment. He would be proven wrong. In the end, he was right, I felt better, and I had created a habit in the process. Whatever. Whatever it takes. it has been three years. I still miss bread. But I love feeling better more.
Get support and advice from qualified voices.
When I first gave up gluten I had several people send me articles on how it was a fad. How it was not the correct thing to do. However, my doctor has been with me on my health journey for years. I had seen eight specialists before giving up bread. (Yes I was determined!) So when the time came and I made that 30 day commitment it was the voices that knew my struggle that were amplified the loudest as my daily inspiration. Those Pinterest loving friends that can find recipes and tasty replacements for the foods you love are your lifeline.
I am not a fitness or food expert. Your thing is your thing. This month we will feature bloggers from various areas. I will be covering finances, debt-management, mental health and so much more. But for me, my 30 day reboot will be personally about fitness. Join me on Facebook to share and document what ONE habit you will be committing to dive into this next 30 days!
And because I like to mix it up, we are not starting on the first of the month. It does not matter what it is…just start. Share with us on Facebook and Instagram so we can support you in your journey! You never know what fun freebies will be in store for you in this journey!
Excellent challenges!! Your personal life example resonates determination and willingness to change. Plus, you show us you are on this same journey. I love challenging the “traditional” date…not needing to start at the first of the month….just start where you are! Thank you…I am challenged to narrow down one area to focus on and change!!
Thank you Beth! Looking forward to a great and challenging 30 days! I appreciate your support!
This is a great read. I do have unhealthy habit that i need to change or i might suffer future consequences. You are right that having support group is huge help. Words of encouragement can go along way.
Thanks met! Hope you will check back in for encouragement and support! You can do it!
I really like this idea of a 30 days to kick a habit, the advice you gave was really helpful too and I really admire the thought of starting straight away and not waiting for ‘Monday’ that is a mistake I have made often and wished I started when the motivation hit me.
Thanks! Sometimes mixing it up a bit helps!
I definitely should be keeping this in mind. I want to start a new pattern of diet and my mum is not buying it she thinks it is all wrong whereas its nothing extreme you know how mum’s can be thinking we are starving ourselves to death! I want to really take a month and then stick to it.
Also picking one thing and focusing on it can be so helpful I so so fail at it.
Great! Mum’s job is to worry! I know! Make sure you check back this next week as we will have some doctor, health, and nutritional bloggers. You may find them helpful to your journey! Remember – don’t starve your body! Oh and lots of water! Ok – mum voice out now ! Thanks for reading!
I have learned that I am very allergic to gluten and I have stopped eating it. Then I learned that I’m also allergic to sugar and dairy and I’m trying the Paleo. It is SO HARD!! All of the best foods are covered in cheese! But I’m going to follow your advice and try it for at least 30 days. I can handle that!
Kristy, I am gluten and dairy free as well. Bread was much harder to give up than dairy for me..but I understand we all have our obstacles! You can do it! I have some Pinterest recipes and I’ll be sharing some products on Facebook this next week. Hope you find them helpful. When I fist eliminated gluten and dairy, I found I had to make sure I was prepared for each week. So on Sunday’s I meal plan and prepare. I do salads in a jar for the week (i’ll share on Facebook), and I found that I can do Goat cheese – check with your doc on that one. I only use organic pure goat cheese (careful sometimes it is mixed with cow’s milk!). I hope you find this helpful. You can do it! It gets better!
I’m game…. going to give up All fast food, even my coffee. Working on saving $ and for obvious Heath benefits. Awesome idea thanks for sharing.
Love it! You can do it!
A lot of people try to change too many things at once and get overwhelmed. “Pick one thing” is the best advice.
Thanks Kate! Hoping you will join us in this and check back with us!
I need to kick quite a few unhealthy habits. Because I work from home, I don’t get as much exercise as i would like. I need to more more. I need to work on maybe scheduling time to do it or something along those lines.
Thank you so much – I love how simple you have made this sound, step by step. I really have some unhealthy habits I need to get rid of some I am going to pick one and hope to kick it the curb.
This is so perfect! Such great ways to get off a bad habit! Love it girl!
I need to challenge myself to really doing that one thing I need to do… at least for 30 days. I know I can do it but I put if off. Thanks for reminding me to try at it again.
Currently, I’m trying to stay fit and healthy…
I love to hike and be active outdoor, although lately I was stock in the house to bad weather. But I like to do my yoga and running on out treadmill . My goal is to loss weight before our trip to the beach. And also to be healthy as well I also into juicing.
Great post. This is very interesting to try 30 days to kick unhealthy habits. I must try these. I badly needed to change my unhealthy habits. I will start it now. Thanks for this!
I need to kick my exercise into gear. I have been slacking off in every area of my life (have good excuses, lol) but yea, I need to kick my unhealthy habits to the curb.
It only takes a little bit of effort. This post was so encouraging!
I have been able to kick some habits this year. This guide will really help others!
Thanks Wendy! Congrats on kicking some habits!
This is so inspirational! And a great example of what you are trying to tell us. We can do anything for 30 days and I think that I am going to follow your example and commit to going to an exercise class every day for the next month. Thank you!
Thank you Kate! I would love to hear back any tips or exercises that work for you! I’m focusing on fitness as well.
This is something I really enjoyed reading. I’m currently trying to get fit and no more excuses this time!
Thanks Emily! Way to go – you can do it!!!
Great tips! I find setting short-term goals helps me feel a lot less overwhelmed when trying to accomplish them so 30 days is such a great idea.
Thanks Tiffany! Yes I find small consistent changes helps me to succeed long-term!
Giving up gluten can be hard. And others will always share their opinion… But good on you for sticking to your plan! Rose @ Our House of Love
Thanks Rose-Marie! It was hard at first
Great advice! For me, picking one thing to work on and focusing on that for a time works best. I get overwhelmed and quit if I’m trying to change too much at the same time.
There are definitely some habits I need to kick. This simple guide makes it seem like that is absolutely possible.
My desire is to get closer to God again in the next 30 days through the reading of the Bible and prayer.
This is a great challenge for me. I need to commit more to the change and be serious about it. A good support is a great help too.
I think committing to the time frame and trying to concentrate on one thing at a time is very important to achieving success.