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<\/p>\nHabits, they\u2019re something our brain uses to make life easier. But, unfortunately, due to the addictive side of human beings \u00a0you can get addicted to a bad habit as fast, if not faster,than a good one. The good news is, you can rid yourself of any habit, good or bad by using these tried and true 11 steps. Changing habits can sometimes be a tough job and \u00a0when you want to break a tough habit,you have to consider two extremely important things that will make or break the advice being presented to you here.<\/p>\n
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This is a very confused and misunderstood gray area between how individual people define these two words. I take great responsibility in teaching people how to improve their lives and I cover all the nuances because I won\u2019t personally know the readers. So, how can you tell the difference between a habit and an addiction that you will need further help to rid yourself of? An addiction is something you\u2019re drawn to do that will cause mild to severe physical withdrawal symptoms or, mental and emotional ones. The symptoms can be so bad that you\u2019ll feel as if you\u2019ll do anything for the object of your addiction. This is not only with substances like drugs and alcohol; this could be anything from food to addiction has no boundary.<\/span><\/p>\n A habit can \u00a0fall under any \u00a0category \u00a0but remember, they can only be stopped with good focus and an excellent support system, whereas an addiction can\u2019t be stopped that easily. So, now that you know what category you fall into, let\u2019s get to our 11 steps and these will let you know how changing habits<\/a> work.<\/span><\/p>\n This is done by not only acknowledging why you have the habit but what is causing you to participate in it. For example if you spend too much when you go out with friends, the answer may be simple or complicated. Now, don\u2019t go and replace your friends. If they aren’t a bad influence,you won\u2019t want to give up your tribe. The issue is most likely in you and if they aren\u2019t giving you pressure to pay for them or to spend more than they know you can afford, then you may be pressuring yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n Even the risk of death won\u2019t make a human being change their habits. It\u2019s sad but true we think it\u2019s never going to be us. But, when you find your true motivation, like the future you want to see or your kids as your legacy or to be something you\u2019ve always wanted to be, then and only then, will you kick it.<\/span><\/p>\n If you attempt to break a habit out of fear, frustration, depression, peer pressure or anger you\u2019ll probably fail. The point of doing anything lasting is that is has to come from self love and nothing more. Why? Well, think about it this way: if you have a situation that you don\u2019t place value on how successful do you think you\u2019ll be? But, think of a situation that you place tons of value on and see just how successful you\u2019ll be. This should be an essential change if you truly want to change the habits in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most important things to do is reward yourself for good work well done.<\/p>\n – Article by Born Realist<\/a><\/p>\n Habits, they\u2019re something our brain uses to make life easier. But, unfortunately, due to the addictive side of human beings \u00a0you can get addicted to a bad habit as fast, if not faster,than a good one. The good news is, you can rid yourself of any habit, good or bad by using these tried and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3627,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[225,258],"tags":[345],"yoast_head":"\nHabit:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nGetting Rid of any Habit in 11 Steps<\/span><\/h1>\n
1. Acknowledge the Habit:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n2. Get laser clear about the cause:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nOnce you\u2019ve figured out when and how you participate in a bad habit, you should attempt to be laser clear about why. Drill it down to an even smaller category than the initial one you got when you acknowledged the habit.<\/span><\/p>\n3. Do you have more than one habit and are they linked? Kick them together!<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nOnce you have a habit and start to kick it, other related habits that stem from the original habit start to kick in. This can leave a person discouraged; however, it doesn\u2019t have to. As long as you understand that your brain finds comfort in the habit. \u00a0Whether it is a good or bad habit; the brain will find ways to fill in the gap the habit you\u2019re moving away from has made. Try to find out how the habits are interrelated and kick them at once. How? You find the core reason for all of them. It will be one single thing that pushes you to participate in these habits.<\/span><\/p>\n4. Find your true motivation (Changing habits<\/a>):<\/span><\/h2>\n
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5. Be OK with going against social norms:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nYou see, a lot of bad habits are perpetuated by us wanting to fit in or go along with the norm. If you are OK with bucking that system, becoming an individualist and march to your own drum, you\u2019ll kick those habits like nothing.<\/span><\/p>\n6. Love Yourself and Let that be the Motivation:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nHow to Say No, to a Person that\u2019s Constantly Annoying You<\/a><\/h2>\n
7. Plan your Approach:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nNow that you\u2019ve gotten all the philosophical aspects down on these habits, it\u2019s time to become a doer and not just a thinker. Take a day and sit with a notebook and take down what your approach should be. Only you know what you react to and what you\u2019re likely to do and not do. Make an outline and stick to it.<\/span><\/p>\n8. Act:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nAt this point, directly after planning, you will need to take action on the exact plan you made without diverting from it. This step is in direct relation to the next step; which is why I say no diversions. When you act you must do so even if you don’t feel like it and depending on how ingrained the habit is, you will feel this way some or a lot of the time. This statement is in direct relation to number nine as well.<\/p>\n9. Replace:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nNow that you’ve taken action for a while, say at least 30 days, your brain is beginning to form new neural pathways. At this point, you can really jump start the process by starting to replace your old habits with new, healthier and more positive ones. This takes at least 30 to 90 days. If the habit you are breaking and replacing was a life long one, then it may take longer. This statement is in direct relation to step ten. This is one step that can help you greatly in changing habits.<\/p>\n10. Enlist<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nEnlist others to support you. Once you hit the action stage just before the replace stage, getting a bit weak is normal. You need to keep a tight group of people that support your endeavor. If your friends don’t get it or you are losing the old group of friends, you’ll be able to actually find your tribe on line or by joining support and social groups.<\/p>\n11. Reward (Changing Habits):<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nIf you liked this then you’ll love: This is How Good Friends Influence Your Future<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"