5 Ways to Set and Stick to your Habits

Running a floristry business is more than just having a love for flowers. It demands dedication, organisation and the ability to establish and maintain habits that are productive to your workflow and business growth.

Here are our top five ways to set and stick to habits that can help you thrive:

1. Plan Out Your Habits

Identify specific areas in your floristry business that could benefit from habitual routines, such as order processing, social media and marketing or customer communication. Create a roadmap that outlines the steps required to develop these habits, considering the challenges and potential solutions. Planning sets the foundation for habit formation, making the process more intentional and easy to follow.

2. Start with 1-3 Habits

It's tempting to overhaul your entire routine at once, but, it's more sustainable to start with a few key habits. Identify one to three that align with your business goals. This approach allows you to channel your energy into establishing habits that will actually stick. Once these habits become ingrained in your daily operations, you can gradually introduce additional ones. Starting small increases the likelihood of success and minimises the risk of feeling overwhelmed.

3. Create Habits That Stick

The key to successful habit lies in the ability to create habits that WILL stick. Choose habits that are realistic and achievable within your current schedule and resources. Attach your new habits to existing routines to enhance their integration into your daily life. For instance, if you want to set a goal of posting to your social media regularly, link it to your morning routine – “After I eat breakfast and before I leave the house, I will…” This consistency is paramount. Start small and gradually increase the complexity of your habits as they become ingrained in your routine.

4. Reframe Your Mindset to Reframe your Identity 

Shift your mindset from "I'm trying to..." to "I am a person who..." Owning your habits and incorporating them into your identity makes them more likely to stick. Instead of viewing habit formation as a temporary endeavour, see it as an integral part of who you are and as a business owner. For example, if you're developing a habit of promptly responding to customer inquiries, think of yourself as someone who values excellent customer service. This mindset shift reinforces your commitment to the habit, making it a lasting part of your identity.

5. Tracking Your Habits

Effective habit formation involves tracking your progress. Implement a system, this could be keeping a journal or using habit-tracking apps to check in with yourself. Remember to celebrate small victories and adjust your approach as needed.

Embrace the power of purposeful habits to reframe your mindset and stay focused on your goal of running and growing your floristry business!