Most Interesting ways to break a Habit
A1. Make up your mind to do things differently. Make the
decision to turn this thing around. You have all the power you need, and you
can make this work for you.
A2. Decide to only work on one habit at a time. That
focuses your mind, and will help you to succeed.
A3. Design a plan that is attractive and rewarding. If
the pain exceeds the gain then you may not persevere. There must be something
that’s enticing to make it seem worthwhile.
A4. Nuke your negative thinking. You know that things
will be tough and you’ll be tempted to give up – but plan in advance so you can
push through trying times. For example, imagine how you’ll feel when you are
living differently, and you’ve broken with the habit, and are basking in
success.
A5. Know the worst times of day, and the times you
struggle most. Then come up with a plan so you can cope better with those. But
… make sure your ideas work, and are attractive enough, as it’s hard to keep on
going when we’re low on energy.
A6. Keep it simple. A harsh or complex plan can be hard
to implement. But making simple changes feels much more doable. (Also, remind
yourself “it’s easy – and it’s not that hard to do.”)
A7. Notice your successes. And reward yourself with that.
Your effort’s paying off – and you are closer to your goal.
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