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A New Habit

Many people decide to improve their lives at the start of the year, but only a few (0) MANAGE to keep their promises for long. At first, motivation is high and it feels easy to (1) .......... a new routine. However, after a couple of weeks, everyday problems begin to (2) .......... in, and the plan that seemed so clear suddenly becomes harder to follow. One reason is that people often set goals that are too ambitious. They may try to change everything at (3) .........., instead of focusing on one small habit. Another common mistake is to rely (4) .......... willpower alone. If you are tired or stressed, willpower can disappear quickly, so it helps to prepare your environment. For example, if you want to exercise in the morning, lay out your clothes the night (5) ........... It also makes a difference to track your progress. Seeing a record of what you have achieved can (6) .......... you to continue. And if you miss a day, it is better not to (7) .......... up. Most successful people accept that setbacks are normal and simply start again. In the end, building a habit is less about being perfect and more about (8) .......... going, even when you do not feel like it.