I’ve failed countless times to stick to new habits.

The human brain is wired to resist change, making habit formation challenging.

Here's what makes building good habits feel like an impossible task:

1. Lack of motivation and discipline

Would you hire an unmotivated employee? Or an undisciplined one?

Both motivation and discipline are intrinsically correlated with your long-term success. If you lack both, start working on each one before trying to build a long-lasting habit.

2. People underestimate the time and effort required to build new habits.

Did you know that forming a habit takes an average of 66 days?

Yes, a one-month plan won't do much. You need to be patient, keep your motivation, and maintain your discipline.

3. Bad habits provide immediate gratification, making good habits less appealing.

Society is now wired for immediate gratification, aka dopamine addiction.

If you are always checking your smartphone and social networks, chances are, you have some level of dopamine addiction.

This makes good habits less appealing since they don't provide immediate pleasure.

4. Social environments and peer influences can disrupt positive habit formation.

Our environment plays a crucial role in shaping our habits.

If your parents are overweight or smoke, chances are, you might also be overweight or smoke. This is a reflection of your personal culture.

5. Setting unrealistic goals can lead to frustration and abandonment of good habits.

If you are overweight and want a six-pack in two months, chances are, that in two months you might weigh more than you do now.

Setting unrealistic goals will frustrate you and exacerbate your negative habits.