You know that feeling when you crawl into bed, completely exhausted, and realize your sheets are fresh and clean?
It’s one of life’s little pleasures—your bed feels extra cozy and comfy, making it so much easier to drift off to a great night’s sleep.
And guess what? That simple joy is made possible by a boring habit.
Let’s be honest—how many people wake up saying, “Woohoo! I get to change my sheets today!”?
(Answer: Very few. 😉)
But we do it anyway because the payoff is worth it.
The same goes for almost every small pleasure and success in life. They’re built on a foundation of everyday habits—yes, even the boring ones.
These habits shape:
- Your health
- Your fitness level
- Your skills
- Your relationships
- Even your retirement account!
There’s nothing flashy about the process—it’s just about consistently making good choices, showing up, and doing the work:
- Choosing healthy foods (even when you’d rather not)
- Exercising regularly (especially on those “I don’t feel like it” days)
- Practicing new skills (even when it’s frustrating)
The payoffs are 100% worth it.
But here’s the thing…
A lot of us have developed a competing habit: the need for instant gratification (wanting what we want, right now).
To truly succeed, we need to build a different skill: delayed gratification.
The good news? You can learn delayed gratification the same way you’ve learned other skills like driving, cooking, or playing an instrument:
Practice it, one day at a time.
As James Clear says:
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you want to become.”
Each small, boring habit you stick to today brings you closer to the person you want to be tomorrow.
So, what vote are you casting today?
Need some help instilling some of those habits in your life? It’s why WE EXIST at ACF AND it’s how we get people lifelong RESULTS. Let’s jump on a call and discuss your goals and give you clarity going forward on your health journey! Click here to book a FREE time to chat!