Habit Forming

Apparently, it takes at least 21 days to form a habit:

It takes at least 21 days to form a habit. This means that you have to do something at least 21 times before it begins to become part of your everyday routine. So . . .

1. Decide exactly what you want to do. Write it down and post it where you can see it every day, like your bathroom mirror. Be as specific as possible. [CHECK: it is in my training plan & logbook.]
2. Schedule time to do what you want to do. Again, it takes 21 days to form a habit, so schedule at least 21 days on your calendar and don't let anything get in the way of your schedule. If you miss one of your scheduled days, it's best to start over and schedule another 21 days. You must be consistent and dedicated to doing what you want to do. [CHECK - sort of ... I do set time aside to do this, but it is not currently a 'regularly' scheduled slot in my day - not even on weekends. Yet. But it will be!]
3. Once you reach your 21 days, congratulations! Don't stop now though, schedule another 21 days, and then another and so on, until you do those things you want to do, without even thinking about them . . . like brushing your teeth. [CHECK: 21 days and counting on another 21 and another and ...]

So here's to my new Ironman Training Habit! Happy Training!

Ciao!

MJ