Surprisingly, I ended up participating in nine races within three months and completed the NYC Marathon in 2017. Despite encountering a knee injury during training, I persevered by undergoing physical therapy and adjusting my routine until it worked.
Running the marathon taught me a valuable lesson: it’s not just about reaching the finish line but enjoying the journey. Rather than fixating on my race time, I learned to appreciate the process. This mindset enabled me to finish the marathon injury-free and reinforced the importance of the journey.
Through this experience, I witnessed firsthand how habits can shape our lives. From committing to daily training runs to embracing recovery routines, I saw how small, consistent actions lead to significant change. This fueled my passion for helping others harness the power of habits, ultimately inspiring the creation of YouHabits.
Our brains get used to doing certain things repeatedly, like a groove in a road. These habits become automatic, so we do them without really thinking. Changing them means redoing the road, which takes time and effort.
Habits feel cozy, even if they’re not good for us. Trying to change them can feel like leaving a warm bed on a cold morning – uncomfortable and tough to stick with.
Lots of habits kick in automatically because of things around us, like a certain smell or seeing a particular place. Recognizing and dealing with these triggers is key to changing habits successfully.