We are creatures of habit. If done right, habits can make our life easy. Instead of looking at our checklist, trying to recall or figuring out what will we do next, habits can automate some activities in our life.
Every morning once the clock rings, I immediately get up. I brush my teeth, feed the dog and the goldfish, take a shower, dress up, kiss the wife goodbye and go to work. Thanks to habit, I do these things without thinking too much.
But not all habits are good. There are habits that are equally as bad. And like the good ones, these bad habits can make us do things automatically and unconsciously. Certain habits like smoking, drinking, unhealthy eating, excessive shopping, saying bad words, etc. can harm our health and relationship with the
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1 - Find Out What Triggers Your Habit
Habits are usually triggered by things or events within our environment. Smoking can be triggered by the aroma of coffee. Unhealthy eating habit can be triggered by anxiety. Excessive shopping habit likewise can be triggered by stress or boredom.
It’s important to find out what is triggering them so you could prepare and do something to prevent them from happening.
If you’re a smoker, don’t bring any cigarettes when you drink coffee. If you eat excessively, don’t hoard junk foods at your workplace and instead, bring vegetables and munch them if you are stressed. And if you’re bored to death, make yourself busy and productive.
Step No. 2 - Change Your Mindset
Once a habit is formed, your mind will justify it each time you do it. If you have formed the habit of saying bad words, your mind will try to defend it if someone tries to stop you from doing it. You might say it’s only an expression or just a way to relieve stress.
You should change your mindset by affirming to yourself that what you are doing is harmful and not beneficial in any way. Once you do this it would be easier for your subconscious mind to accept the truth that what you are doing is not