An item I've read recently gave a brand new perspective about how to acquire a new habit.
Most articles discussing this subject stress self-discipline and the power of the well.
However, one crucial element to acquiring new habits is the answer to the question "why?" Why am I trying to acquire this seemingly "good" habit? Why is it important to me?
Whether it is hitting the gym, Journaling, or reading books, how would that positively affect my life?
Without a compelling answer to the "why" question, every effort to gain that habit will go in vain.