How Long Will it Take to Learn a New Habit?

Maybe you have one of these goals in mind, and the question is how long will it take to have them stick?

I'm sure you've heard it takes 21 days to learn a new habit. Well, don't believe everything you hear, because current research disputes this finding. The 21-day theory was purported by Dr. Maxwell Maltz in a book he wrote back in the 1950's called Psycho-Cybernetics, A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life. 

More recently, one study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology report on average of 66 days. In the study they surmised with the inherent variables of human behavior, it can take anywhere from 18 to 154 days to hard-wire a habit.

What's most important is to recognize a habit can take up to 8 months to become a habit. So don't be hard on yourself for not getting the results you seek in a shorter amount of time. 

The Rocketship Wellness Academy offers a free 30 and 60-day program to take on the life. Since this time appropriation is well under the threshold of the finding in this one particular study, we feel that many improvements can be achieved within this time frame.

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To Give is to Receive

From early on in life, I always liked to teach and share with everyone what I learned. This solidifies the fact that when you help others, you help yourself.

Echoes from Zen Philosophy

I stumbled upon Zen philosophy many years ago by way of a small book called Zen Flesh Zen Bones. There was a Koan that went like this:

While Seisetsu was the master of Engaku in Kamakura he required larger quarters, since those in which he was teaching were overcrowded. Umezu Seibei, a merchant of Edo, decided to donate five hundred pieces of gold called ryo toward the construction of a more commodious school. This money he brought to the teacher.

Seisetsu said: "All right. I will take it." Umezu gave Seisetsu the sack of gold, but he was dissatisfied with the attitude of the teacher. One might live a whole year on three ryo, and the merchant had not even been thanked for five hundred.

"In that sack are five hundred ryo," hinted Umezu. "You told me that before," replied Seisetsu. "Even if I am a wealthy merchant, five hundred ryo is a lot of money," said Umezu. "Do you want me to thank you for it?" asked Seisetsu. "You ought to," replied Uzemu. Why should I?" inquired Seisetsu. "The giver should be thankful."

Echoes from Zig Zigler

Then later in life I came across a great business philosopher named Zig Ziglar. From Secrets of Closing the Sale written in 1984, Zig professes "You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want."

Echoes from the Bible

Here's a phrase from the bible Luke6:38 that reads: "Give and it will be given unto you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

Echoes from David Allan

When you give and do it without wanting anything in return, you're on the higher road to true joy and happiness. True happiness and joy can only occur inside of you. It's the ultimate satisfaction that spreads positive vibrations throughout the universe. Help yourself and make life worth living by giving and doing your best every single moment. 

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Your New Year's Resolution Solution / Doctor's Confession

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION SOLUTION: START ANYTIME

The new year is a great time to start a to-do list for improving yourself, but in reality isn't anytime the right time to begin? 

And when you start, do it right and give yourself a better chance to succeed. It all comes down to whether or not you're ready, because if you start a resolution and fail... most likely you weren't really ready. Failure could be on account of not preparing? Or didn't have the support you needed? Or didn't have the right plan? So many variables to clog up the success channel. And if you succeed in your goals, what happens from there, and what's gonna make your resolution stick?

Why Do This?

What's all the fuss about resolutions anyway? In nature things grow wild, and that's a beautiful thing. If you ever tended a garden, there's lots to do to keep your garden from going wild. Weeds prop up, and insects can really be an obstacle to cultivating beautiful flowers or edible fruits and veggies. In creating a successful life, you must have a plan and a resolution to get better. A resolution is nothing more than a goal.

Doctor's Confession

I can relate to succeeding in a resolution last year only to find myself treading water backwards to my starting point. I lost 20 pounds (from 185 to 165) and was so excited to look and feel better. I took my suits to be altered to my new size, and I proclaimed that I would never ever go back to that weight again. Fast forward one year, and I gained back half the weight tipping the scale at 174.5. 

So I begin again, and I've learned a little more about myself and human nature. First off, don't even think that you understand what's deeply ingrained in your subconscious. Secondly, after you successfully complete your resolution, continue to reinforce your new habits, and/or start a new set of goals. One thing is for certain, and that is change. You can either choose to set a plan to participate in that process, or plan to fail. The good news is that anytime you decide to start and discipline yourself to be better, then you will change for the better.

I have set a new resolution for 2017 to shed my gained weight, and vow once again never to gain it back. And the very best chance of success, is with a Rocketship Wellness 60-Day program. Why not join me by setting up a New Year's Resolution? Or why not start a New Year's Resolution anytime. Dream big; Take Action; Achieve. When you're ready, say it's possible and let's talk. 

Society Wellness - Begins with YOU!

Society Wellness

Society's health is a reflection on all of us. Yes, that includes the media and the government... but let's put it into proper perspective. 

How much attention does the media put on all the deaths that occur everyday from traffic accidents?

How much attention does the media put on positive matters that we all need to hear and know about? Why doesn't the public focus on death and destruction? I don't believe that's the case by and large, but once again the largest media outlets decide what will move the needle to help their bottom line. Here's a magazine called Positive.News that's been around since 1993 sharing a positive spin on the daily events big media sends our way. So it's definitely out there, and we have to make sure to filter the big media players and become more responsible to think for ourselves.

Bombing, destruction, and killings is what the media thinks we want to know more about. Maybe that's why the UFC was just sold for 4 billion dollars, and why football is America's favorite sport to watch.

I agree we all want to see the dark side of life, but how does that make you feel? How does that affect society wellness?

The media relies upon sensational news to feed it's own agenda. Don't get sucked into whatever the media has to say... be selective. With the philosophy of being kind and loving, just thank the media for bringing the news to you. 

It's not fair how much power the media has over our lives, but what's the alternative?

Awareness & Action is Key! 

With all the gun violence, we need healing and suggest you approach our police and military and thank them for their service. They put their lives on the line for us everyday. Here in this video, crowds line up to hug officers after the cop shootings in Dallas. Don't wait until the next shooting... go out and hug a police officer today. To change society for the better, you need to get better. Take action today.

I believe life is tough enough, and remain convinced that what's in your mind and your beliefs is your reality. Also, that the only thing we can control and change is our thoughts, and that in turn reflects upon society.

Crowds line up to hug police officers in Dallas after Shooting

The power of individual action to create social change | Farzana Aslam | TEDxElsaHighSchool

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Muslim/Jewish Social Experiment
BEHIND THE SCENES & EXTRAS: http://youtu.be/cWF8mp0iqzA

Michael Jordan gives $2 million; looks to build trust between blacks, cops.

What have you done today to make yourself better? In order for things to change, you have to change. In order for things to get better, you have to get better.  I welcome your comments.

Results of Dr. Allan's 60-Day #LoseTheGut Campaign... SUCCESS!!

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Conquering Your Goals is an Awesome Feeling

Dear Friends, Family, My Peers, and Patients,

My 60-Day #LoseTheGut Campaign was a complete success, and I surpassed my goal of losing my gut, and now 23 pounds lighter. I was shooting for 20 and I ended up losing a whopping 23 pounds in 60 days. I had a lot of help and part of that was all of you cheering me on to the finish line.

First I want to thank my campaign sponsors, and all my loving supporters... On Facebook, my peers, my friends, and my family. To go it alone is a tough road, and when you have a team, there's additional energy to get you to the mountain top, or whatever it is you want to accomplish. I already have thoughts for my next campaign, and will let you know very soon.  

I want to get the biggest shout out to two new companies for their support, and providing generous prizes for our party raffle -- RX Fitness Equipment and Raw Cane Superjuice.

NEW ROCKETSHIP WELLNESS™ SPONSORS

Tim Adams of RX Fitness Equipment donated a JumpSport Pro that was designated as our grand prize. The winner was one of my patients by the name of Ilona Malygin. Congratulations to her and deepest thanks and gratitude to Tim at RX Fitness! 

Raw Cane Superjuice is a unique and wonderful healthy new trend in juicing and cleanses. If you haven't tried raw sugar cane juice... you need to ASAP... oh so nutritious and delicious! Robby and Rey extended themselves to provide juice samples for the entire campaign party event and also donating 4 generous gift certificates to the event raffle. Make sure you check them out and tell them I say hello. 

Below is the entire group of supporters that helped me through my campaign. Thank you, and thank you again for your unyielding faith and support. I can tell you first hand that these individuals and companies are first rate and highly recommend them... their services and their products.

Campaign Sponsors of the Rocketship Wellness™ 60-Day #LoseTheGut Campaign

RX FITNESS

Fitness Equipment

RAW CANE SUPERJUICE

Sugar Cane Juice and Cleanses

TERRY L. FOSSUM

Personal Development

CLEARWAY HEALTH

Colon Hydrotherapy

R. GRANT RAMEY, PhD.

Embodiment™ / Embodi-Chair™

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DARLENE BASCH, LCSW

Transformation Therapy

RAW FAMILY

Green Smoothie Headquarters

MAUREEN ALEXANDER, LAc

Acupuncture / Essential Oils

STONE SHELTON

Massage Therapist / Physical Trainer

SALLY NICHOLSON

Certified Reflexologist

SOFIA IANOVSKAIA

Certified Reflexologist

SHOSHANA RIEBER

Certified Reflexologist (310)562-2901

60 Days Later - THE RESULTS...

PHOTOS FROM DR. DAVID ALLAN'S 60TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

"A MAN OF HIS WORD" OMG... Watch Dr. Allan Go TOPLESS!!

NOW WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR... DR. ALLAN GOES TOPLESS

The Secret Weapon Take the Event by Storm!

Amazing Reflexology + The Embodi-Chair

We had a healing corner at the event, and I have to give credit where credit is do... We had 3 professional reflexologists working the guests at the party, and cannot praise them enough for sharing and donating their talents to the celebration. Also we had Dr. R. Grant Ramey share the healing benefits of his Embodi-Chair™. Thank you everyone for helping make this a very special event. taking part in the celebration.

Okay, now what can I do for an encore?

Why not another goal; another landmark? Let's start another campaign... coming soon so stay tuned and until then... Enjoy every moment, have fun, and go out and touch the world with your heart!

My best,

Dr. David Allan