We are all creatures of habit. We tend to wake up at the same time each day, brush our teeth, have morning coffee and commute to work, following the same patterns every day. So why is it so hard to form new healthy habits?

Many times, we try to create healthy habits the wrong way. We make big resolutions without taking the small steps needed to set ourselves up for success. By changing the way that you approach and incorporate healthy habits, you can establish healthy habits that you can maintain for a lifetime.

Stack your habits

The best way to form a new habit is to tie it to an existing habit. Look for patterns in your day and think about how you can use existing habits to create new, positive ones. For many of us, our morning routine is the strongest but many of us fall into end-of-the-day patterns as well.