Your Habits Need Materials and Tools that Inspire You

Are you struggling with a habit? Look at your materials and tools.

Your materials and tools can inspire you to show up every day. Showing up every day makes a habit.

This idea works. I first noticed this with my husband's hobby.

My husband is a stereo fanatic. We don't have the same tastes in music. As he perfected his system, he became more willing to play music we both liked - and surprise me with my favorites.

He wants to use the system and share it. Tools and materials make a difference.

I’m the same about journaling. The notebooks, the pens. I look forward to using them daily. I’m always experimenting and looking for the next ones to try. I’m not sure I’ll ever settle on one.

I already had a journaling habit, but what about exercise?

Shoes for walking, clothing appropriate for the weather, a thicker floor mat for pilates, have made a difference in my exercise habits.

Your tools and materials don't even have to be expensive. They need to inspire you to use them.

Are you struggling with a habit or an endeavor you want to start? Check your materials and tools.