It’s been a month now since I posted the beginning of, and experiement with, starting a new habit. Just quickly, the new theory is that it takes at least 21 days for a new habit to take hold. I chose an issue that was bugging me: inconsistent yoga practice. Voila! I have had good progress.  I practiced first thing, just out of bed, every day but one. On that day I did manage to practice later in the afternoon.
There is a lot of payoff for starting your habit. The things you want to make part of your life actually do become part of your life. In my case, I feel more stretched and healthy. I feel somewhat accomplished first thing in the morning which is nice, too. After about week three, there was a sense that I wanted to go beyond the basics, to get playful and experimental. So there is depth of experience by making your habit consistent, too.
I just feel really happy about finally accomplishing this feat, about putting me first right away upon rising. It helps one to remember that we are not stuck forever with the way things are. With coaching or with self-determination you can get yourself on track to begin some very powerful plans.

Will I stick with it?  Can I fall off the wagon again?  Maybe to both.  But once a habit has gained a toehold there is more balance on the side of climbing back on the wagon or staying on the wagon, so to speak.  I will need to be determined.  I will need to prioritze my morning activity.  Support strategies such as reminding my family of my commitment (so they don’t expect my interaction during that time) are helpful. 
I’d love to help you to start a new habit with coaching.  Helping people find their inner resources is one of the things I do best and love most.  So here’s the question I pose to you now:   What will you start?

Good luck and please let me know.