As kids we all learned new habits. Some good were good. Some were bad.
It would be great if we could form good work habits easily. But
“habit forming” is difficult. It takes dedication and perseverance...both of
which require focus and time. But here are some tips on how to adopt a new
habit successfully.
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Start small and easy
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Try one habit at a time and practice only once a day
at first
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Just dive in and begin
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Make it fun
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Allow no negative self-talk
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Be consistent
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Don’t keep it to yourself
These are the “tricks of the trade” for sticking to a plan
and incorporating a new habit into your life.
Now, for those of us in the training and development
business, does this recipe for successful habit adoption apply to the successful transfer of training?
Yes, pretty much across the board.
Identify the skill or competency, relatively simple at first,
and practice it on the job in small doses while receiving feedback. Be positive.
Enjoy the learning. Stay at it and involve your boss and a colleague who will
coach and encourage you along the way.
