I have been trying to cultivate Yoga and Meditation practice for the last three years.

First, I tried an in-person cohort-like program but failed to sustain it when my environment was changed (went on a long trip). 😔

Then during 2020 lockdown, I got back on it, had a streak of 3 months straight, thought I solved it, got complacent, lost the streak, and soon found myself out of it. This was under the 21+ day habit forming mindset. 😔

Finally last year, applying identity-based habits seems to have done the trick! The idea comes from James Clear and has been talked about extensively in his book: Atomic Habits. 😀

Thinking of myself as a Yogi has really changed the game. I wouldn't say I had a straight steak last year as that's not the focus. With this new mindset, what's interesting is that I hear a little voice in my head telling me:

"Hey Aniket, you're a Yogi, you haven't done Yoga for 3 days. It's time to get on the mat!"