Ritual-ish.

And the acceptance of imperfection.

One of the reasons new habits can be so difficult to build is that they’re often cast as a zero-sum game.

Either you’re perfect, or you’ve failed at building the habit.

Didn’t make it to the gym 5 times in the first week of January like you said you would? Failed.

Didn’t stick to your new diet this weekend? Failed.

Had a glass of wine 6 days into dry Ja…