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“Keystone habits theory says that some habits have a ripple effect; they improve one area of your life and end up helping in other areas, too. For example, reading every morning makes you wake up early, stay disciplined, and start your day right. You don’t have to fix everything at once. Focus on one good habit, and it’ll naturally help you grow in other parts of your life,” he shared on his YouTube channel.

We decided to learn more about this theory and how it applies to everyday life.

Saurabh Bothra, founder of Habuild and a certified yoga instructor, affirmed that it is a “super easy” way to start and develop good habits. “The basis of keystone habits is easy: you use small choices to create a ripple effect. As soon as you build a habit, you build a routine. Once this routine starts working for you, everything else will fall into place,” said Bothra.

How does this work?

Pick a habit that you can easily maintain and enjoy, too. “Your healthy habit has to encourage more positive choices – and with these choices, your lifestyle will soar,” added Bothra.

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When the ripple effect has begun, you will start seeing changes in yourself. “When you start exercising daily, you will start eating healthier. When you eat healthy, you will look physically fit. The stability of a routine will give you mental clarity, too. More than that, your small wins will keep you on track and help you build a healthier life,” explained Bothra.

Here are some keystone habits you can also try out:

Exercise – Daily exercise doesn’t mean heavy workouts; even 5-10 minutes of moving around and stretching your body daily can improve your blood circulation.

 

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Making your bed – Organising your bed every morning will clear your head and fill your day with positivity, said Bothra.

Family dinners – Sitting together at the end of the day for a meal is a great way to bond with your loved ones and improve your diet – not just your kids’ but yours, too!

“The focus of building a keystone habit is gaining discipline and building a routine; all of these combined will give you a healthier lifestyle and even more motivation. Keystone habits are a great way to change your life,” said Bothra.