Aren't we all creatures of habits? Most of the time we are not even aware of their presence, let alone kicking the bad ones. Do we really know ourselves? For change to take place, we must learn about ourselves and our habits before taking any action. Becoming aware of their existence is the first step. For someone who feels confident enough, going cold turkey is the way to do it. For others, the tier method could just be as effective. Self-control requires practice and it takes some time to ween off a certain unwanted habit. To make the process easier, a replacement might be exactly what you need; from starting a hobby to chewing gums, as you consciously choose to be the person you want to be. Creating the right environment / mindset is the second step, and be consistent in your daily actions. The brain takes a minimum of 21 consecutive days of actions to make synapse connection so be patient with yourself. I like to read something light before bed and the action of reading is registered and tied to my sleep pattern. By leveraging actions to create habits, it makes the task less intimidating than if you try it from scratch.
Here are some of the 'bad habits' I wish to discard in the new year:
- procrastination
- spending money on things I don't need
- perfectionism and self-doubt
- dwelling on the past and worrying about the future
- judging myself and others
- confining myself in the comfort zone
- take life for granted
I am sure life could be a lot better when I get rid of my bad habits.
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