H is for Habits: Habits Provide The Foundations for Discipline, Grit, Hustle and Wellbeing in Children

Habit Formation: Crafting Your Brilliant Kids Most Brilliant Lifestyle

In the pursuit of living a Creating Brilliant Kids lifestyle, the importance of positive habits is an absolute must for success. We all have habits, but it is so easy to fall into an unproductive or unhelpful habit and takes a lot more effort to set up a productive habit. The good news is once we have a good habit embedded in the unconscious mind, it will stay there until a situation throws you off course, such as a broken leg would stop you going to the gym.

A nail is driven out by another nail; habit is overcome by habit – Erasmus

Luckily these situations don’t come around that often, but when they do it is important to have the skill of habit formation, to put those good habits back into your daily routine. It’s not just about what children achieve; it’s about the daily rituals and routines that shape their journey towards greatness. Let’s delve into how we cultivate habits for success within our framework:

Teaching Importance of Positive Habits

Enlighten children on the significance of cultivating positive habits such as good hygiene, organisation, and time management. By understanding the value of these habits, children lay the groundwork for a disciplined and fulfilling life.

Establishing Consistent Routines

Set up routines and rituals for daily tasks such as bedtime, homework, and chores. These structured routines provide children with a sense of stability and predictability, creating consistency and responsibility in their actions. In our online coaching system we also set up metrics so they can monitor their progress and parents can swap those metrics for rewards should they so wish.

Modelling Healthy Habits

Lead by example and demonstrate healthy habits in your own life. Whether it’s maintaining a clean and organised living space or practicing self-care routines, your actions serve as a powerful influence on children’s behaviour. Additionally, we encourage you to involve brilliant children in creating their own routines, empowering them to take ownership of their habits and well-being giving them a sense of accomplishment and autonomy.

Situations Where Habits for Success Shine Bright:

Morning Routine: Establishing a morning routine that includes tasks like making the bed, brushing teeth, and having a healthy breakfast sets a positive tone for the day and promotes a sense of readiness and focus.

Homework and Study Habits: Teaching children effective study habits and time management skills helps them excel academically and develop a lifelong love for learning.

Personal Hygiene: Instilling habits for personal hygiene, such as regular handwashing, dental care, and grooming, promotes physical well-being and cultivates a sense of self-respect and confidence.

Organisation Skills: Helping children develop organisational skills, such as keeping their belongings tidy, managing their schedule, and planning ahead, enhances their efficiency and reduces stress in daily life such as that mad dash to get out the door just before the school run!

Self-Care Practices: Encouraging children to practice self-care activities such as exercise, yoga, relaxation, and mindfulness increases resilience, emotional well-being, and overall happiness.

If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude – Colin Powell

Case Study: Nathan’s Journey to Success

A boy we shall call Nathan, a 10-year-old participant in family coaching, struggled with disorganisation and time management, leading to stress and underperformance in school right before his 11 plus exam. Through targeted interventions and habit-building strategies, Nathan embarked on a transformative journey towards success at the exam which in turn gave him. abetter choice of onward school.

By implementing a structured daily routine that included designated study times, breaks for relaxation, and consistent bedtime habits, Nathan gained control over his schedule and improved his academic performance. Additionally, Nathan learned the importance of personal hygiene and self-care practices, leading to increased confidence and self-esteem.

As Nathan’s positive habits took root, so did his sense of responsibility and resilience. He became more proactive in managing his tasks and priorities, leading to greater success and satisfaction in all areas of his life.

Nathan’s journey serves as a powerful example of the transformative impact of habits for success in nurturing brilliance and unlocking one’s full potential. Through the cultivation of positive habits, Nathan not only overcame obstacles but also emerged as a shining example of the power of discipline, consistency, and determination in achieving success. Nathan loves his new school and loves his new routines.

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Sloan Sheridan-Williams is a uniquely talented celebrity life coach, author, broadcaster, international speaker and media-friendly expert. In her 20 years of coaching she has worked with rock stars to royalty and politicians to CEOs. Her VIP clients include Hollywood actors, professional athletes, reality TV stars and those committed to only accepting the extraordinary out of life. Sloan has been featured more than 250 times in the UK & international media and has presented her own show on London radio. She also works with brands from start ups to global leaders such as Unilever, BMW, eHarmony and Booking.com to name a few.

Sloan is a Brilliant Kid herself, having been more than 6 years ahead in every subject at school. With her ability to problem solve at a speed faster than most, plus a background in medicine and law, it is no surprise she is known as one of the leading “fixers in the complementary therapy world”. Achieving fast results in the shortest time, Sloan often tackles problems that have yet to be solved by others.