Creating Keystone Habits

Asma Sherif Moneer

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Every wonder how some people get so much sh*t done? Like how do they meditate AND run a business AND have three kids AND get in a yoga session in every day? This week, I want to talk to you about habits - but not just regular habits: keystone habits. While habits are actions we take regularly without thinking, keystone habits are the ones that hold all our other habits together, and can even give new positive habits the momentum they need. We all have habits that make our lives more manageable. Keystone habits are the central stone (hence “keystone”) that holds everything together. They don’t have to be big or impressive. They simply build the foundation for a habit that makes all the others easier to carry out. When I was deciding whether or not to go back to get my doctoral degree, I had to ask myself, “Am I able to do this without sacrificing my time with my kid or my health?” I sat with it for a long time and realized I would need to commit to a very structured schedule and not waste time watching TV to relax. If I couldn’t stick to that routine, I might compromise my values. I’d likely not spend as much time with my daughter as I wanted,; I woulnd’t have time to regularly exercise; my sleep would be poor quality, etc). I had to be okay with withdrawing from the program and going back at another time if I coudln’t don it in a way I was proud of – and that would require some key habits. So, in order to finish the doctoral program my way, I chose to sign up for a 9-month online program about developing Ayurvedic habits in one’s life. It was a large financial investment, but I knew I would commit to it and put in the effort when I had skin in the game.In the course we focused on 3 key habits:<ul><li>Early and light dinners</li><li>Early to bed</li><li>Start your day right - dinacharya - daily habits/morning & evening routine</li></ul> They seemed simple, but for me, the

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