21 days to good habits🙃

There’s an article I once read while prepping for a talk I gave to a struggling restaurant staff I was brought in to “fix” (no pressure, right?). It claimed that if you do something for 21 days, it magically becomes a habit.

Did I fact-check it? Absolutely not. It sounded convincing enough, and honestly, I was on a deadline. 😄

So I rolled with it and challenged the staff to practice smiling and being friendly for 21 days. Turns out—whether it was science or just good old common sense—it worked. Tips went up, moods improved, and suddenly work didn’t feel quite so… painful.

Meanwhile, back in my own life… let’s just say I’ve attempted to follow my own advice. And I emphasize attempted, because my willpower has historically been… how do I put this nicely… on vacation. Frequently. 😬

But lately, something has shifted. With my health and weight finally heading in the right direction, I’m doing better at building those positive habits. Nothing dramatic—just real-life changes. Three solid meals a day, protein snacks instead of whatever’s closest, and soda? Down to about two a week (which, for me, is basically a personality change).

Look, breaking old habits and creating new ones isn’t easy. We’ve all heard the “old dog, new tricks” line—and some days, I feel like that dog. 😐

But here’s the thing: it’s always worth trying. Especially when it comes to your health, your attitude, your happiness—your life.

So go ahead, give it a try. Worst case? You’re the same person you were yesterday.

Best case? You surprise yourself.