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Build a posture habit around a moment you already have
A modest cue can be easier to remember than an ambitious new schedule.
Pick an ordinary moment, such as putting your cup down, and use it to notice your position or consider a break. Make the action small enough to repeat on an ordinary day, not only on a highly motivated one.
What the sources say
Lally and colleagues found that habit-formation time varies considerably between people. [1]
Gardner and colleagues describe repeated actions in a stable context as a basis for habits. [2]
A small idea to try
- Choose one existing daily cue.
- Write down one easy action to pair with it.
- After a missed opportunity, return at the next cue without adding a penalty.
Keep in mind
General information, not diagnosis or treatment. Persistent or worsening symptoms need an individual assessment by a qualified health professional.
Raffi can help you remember a routine; its reminders and progress records do not prove a medical benefit.
Sources
- Lally et al. — How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world — European Journal of Social Psychology, 2010
- Gardner, Lally & Wardle — Making health habitual: the psychology of habit-formation and general practice — British Journal of General Practice, 2012