Accept it: most people have a bad habit.
At best, these bad habits are not recognized and the individual is not even
aware that he has one. However, one can eliminate bad habits, whether they
realize it or not ithem.
Here's how:
1. Identify your bad habits
It is true that some people may be
unaware of their bad habits. But this is not a good reason not to change bad
habits. They only realize they have to eliminate bad habits when they are
damaged.
The point here is that changing bad
habits is not as simple as 1-2-3. One of the biggest factors to consider is the
full consciousness of his bad habits. The logic is simple: How do you get rid
of something you are not aware of? And this means not only identifying the bad
habits per se. This includes identifying the negative side of habits in
general. Once identified, it will be clear in your mind and you will be able to
understand why the activity is classified as a bad habit.
2. Identifying the culprit
Experts say that bad habits do not happen
overnight. Like anything else, there must be some reasons or factors that
trigger the situation. Therefore, the next step in getting rid of bad habits is
to identify the culprit. What triggered your bad habits?
Of course, you do not pull your hair for
no reason at all, right? Even smokers as the smell of cigarette smoke. You see,
every bad habit has a trigger that triggers anxiety and distress.
Think of it like this: In most cases,
people who smoke usually will say that smoking inhibits muscle relaxation or
ease the tension that forms each time they are in a tricky situation. This is
what you call triggers or things that really forces you to engage in bad
habits.
In simple terms: stress is a major cause.
The people involved in bad habits whenever they are stressed, burned out,
anxious, or agitated. Some people may also show signs of boredom or negative
outbursts.
By simply identify things that trigger
bad habits, it will be easier for you to come up with solutions that will
effectively eliminate bad habits.
3. Act Now!
What good does it make if after
identifying the trigger, you still remain passive about it? What is important
is that you must act and make some deliberate changes. It is not enough that
you know the enemy and you still let the enemy that is bothering you.
To effect change bad habits, you need to
make changes. For example, if you know the boredom that inhibits biting your
nails, it would be better if you go out for a walk, chatting with some friends,
or indulge in the things that you find as satisfying as eating ice cream.
The main point here is that only by
staying away from things that trigger your bad habits, it will be easier for
you to keep away from such activities. The idea is to cut the impetus that
builds in each time you are in effect the trigger.
4. Replacement
The next step is to find a replacement.
Of course, you may not immediately stop the habit in no time. You may even find
yourself going back there again and again.
Therefore, the best way to stop this
habit is to replace them with good habits. For example, instead of pulling your
hair each time you are in a stressful situation, why not find other things that
will release your energy. You can use a rubber ball and squeeze it when you are
not trying to get through stressful situations.
Tripped the trigger and eliminate the
cause of the formation of bad habits is only a matter of turning your attention
on things that will still give you the satisfaction or relief but in a less
intrusive. In time, you'll be surprised how much you have improved and
eliminate bad habits once and for all.
Thus, when experts say the trip the
trigger, just trying to follow this advice and you will surely find themselves
in a situation much better.
