{"id":41111,"date":"2020-06-26T21:27:19","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T21:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bornrealist.com\/?p=41111"},"modified":"2021-05-01T10:45:10","modified_gmt":"2021-05-01T10:45:10","slug":"7-tips-for-kicking-bad-lifestyle-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bornrealist.com\/7-tips-for-kicking-bad-lifestyle-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips For Kicking Bad Lifestyle Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"
Kicking a bad habit can be a journey in itself, especially if you\u2019ve been attached to the habit for a number of years. Habits like smoking, gambling, alcohol, not exercising, poor spending, and more can destroy your life in a matter of months. However, bad lifestyle habits come in many forms, some more serious than others.<\/p>\n
Either way, there comes a time to break bad habits and get your life back on track. Herre\u2019s our guide on kicking bad lifestyle habits so you can take back control.<\/p>\n
Most people fill their time with their bad habits. If you\u2019re a smoker, you probably make a social occasion out of smoking in public, catching up with friends on the phone or smoking with them. If you\u2019re a gambler, you likely spend a lot of time online or in casinos to fulfill your desires.<\/p>\n
Finding a replacement is the first step to kicking a habit. What can you do instead <\/em>of that bad habit that will actually benefit <\/em>your life instead of destroy it? You can pick up an instrument, enroll in college, learn a new skill, or even take up hiking or yoga. Anything you can do that isn\u2019t <\/em>your bad habit will help distract you and keep you on track to your goal of ditching the bad habit(s).<\/p>\n You know that you need to kick your habit, but do you know how<\/em> and when <\/em>you\u2019re going to do so? It\u2019s important to make a plan and set goals along the way. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re a frequent smoker and tobacco user. It\u2019s time to quit for your health, but you know <\/em>it\u2019s going to be difficult. Start by reducing your cigarette intake by one per day. Or, you can use alternative tobacco products like tobacco free pouches<\/a> to help segway into a tobacco-free lifestyle.<\/p>\n We all have a negative relationship with what we view as \u201cfailure\u201d. The fear of failure is a serious inhibitor to change and improvement, so it\u2019s time to take a different look at F.E.A.R. Notice the acronym? Instead of viewing fear as a negative, replace it with this acronym:<\/p>\n2. Make A Plan<\/h2>\n
3. It\u2019s Ok To Make A Mistake<\/h2>\n