How to start … anything: expert tips for trying something new
The Guardian••business
Key Points:
- Starting a new habit can be challenging, but expert advice breaks down how to begin activities like reading, lucid dreaming, dog training, push-ups, cooking, skincare, running, weightlifting, therapy, dating, budgeting, meditating, conversation, and environmental action.
- For reading, explore various genres and formats, keep it fun and social, and gradually set aside daily time; for lucid dreaming, keep a dream journal and use techniques like Wake-Back-to-Bed but avoid overdoing it.
- In fitness, start push-ups with proper form and progress gradually, begin running with walk-run intervals and good shoes, and start weightlifting with bodyweight exercises, light weights, and proper rest.
- Practical tips for daily life
