"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle
Consistency is the first Sutra for programming the subconscious mind to form new habits.
It involves daily practice until the habit becomes an integral part of our routine.
Developing new habits can be challenging, but consistency, along with the other four Sutras, increases the chances of success in habit formation.
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo da Vinci
Simplicity the second Sutra emphasises programming the subconscious mind to form new habits in the most simple and easy way possible.
The mind often resists lofty expectations, so simplicity helps overcome resistance and discouragement by breaking tasks into smaller steps.
There are three stages (MEA) for developing habits in a simplistic way:
Mind stage 'M' - Performing the habit in the mind
Connect stage 'C' - Connecting with the energy of the habit
Action stage 'A' - Actually performing the habit.
"First it is an intention. Then a behaviour. Then a habit. Then a practice. Then a second nature. Then it is simply who you are." - Brendon Burchard
Intention is the third Sutra in programming the subconscious mind for forming new habits to declare intent and communicating desires to the universe
Intention can be monitored using an Intention Sheet.
Habits are first created on the Intention Sheet and then in reality.
Every new habit added on the Intention Sheet does not need to be started immediately.
"A chain is only as strong as its weakest link." - Thomas Reid
The Linking Sheet is the fourth Sutra in programming the subconscious mind for forming new habits.
Linking involves associating a new habit with an existing old habit, simplifying habit formation.
The mind perceives the linked old habit and the new habit as a single action, making it simpler for the subconscious mind to assimilate and solidify the new habit.
"You can Expect, What You Inspect." - W. Edwards Deming
The Tracking Sheet is the fifth Sutra in programming the subconscious mind for forming new habits.
A Tracking Sheet for forming new habits is a document or a tool used to monitor and track one's daily or regular activities and behaviours.
A Tracking Sheet typically lists the specific habits you want to incorporate into your routine.
It serves as a visual representation of one's progress in forming new habits.
The first habit to be formed is to Tick the Tracking Sheet.