Emotions Over Motivation: How to Sustain Healthy Habits

Motivation can fluctuate over time, but emotions like happiness and positive feelings help sustain habits.

As B.J. Fogg says, “Don’t rely on motivation, redesign your life to feel good doing the habit.”

In my experience, patients who walk while talking with a friend or listening to their favorite music tend to maintain their habits longer.

Examples: 1. Exercising while playing your favorite music 2. Calling a friend while walking 3. Cooking healthy recipes and sharing photos 4. Doing yoga with fun challenges

Add enjoyment and happiness to your health habits. This will not only help the habit last but also help it grow.

Dr Ravindra L. Kulkarni, MD, DNB, FSCAI (Cardiology) Just For Hearts