Many people have at least one bad habit; They can add up quickly. What is causing us to be addicted to such harmful things? Here are somethings to think about with habits.
What Is A Habit?
A habit is a mix of a cue the routine and the reward
The cue triggers your brain
The routine may be a mental or physical routine
The reward helps the brain decide if it is or is not worth remembering
We follow it to the point we don't even think of it anymore
What is the difference between good behavior and addiction?
Good Behavior
- Second nature because it's repeated so much!
- Developed after repeated exposure, Improvements are made.
Addiction
- Out of control and you are a slave to it, You can't live without it.
- Leads to decreased performance over time.
How do we change our habits?
We have to change our beliefs essentially. Our actions are a sum of our beliefs.
- 90% of patients who get bypass surgery do not change their habits.
Many lifestyle habits that are positive are hard to hold onto, Because they can be boring.
Building routines can help you create permanent new habits!
You have to take care of yourself too so your willpower is at it's highest!
Excercise is a great habit to get in because it
- Has so many physical and mental benefits.
- Builds up your willpower
- Builds up your self control
- Helps you get stronger.
Sleep so the body can,
- Repair
- Rejuvenate
- Regenerate
What is habit swapping?
It's exactly what it sounds like, You swap bad habits with new good habits.
Many habits will not die as long as the trigger is around still. The best way to break a bad habit is by replacing it.
What are micro-habits?
These habits work exceptionally well for building larger, More meaningful habits Because they are way too small to fail.
Too small to intimidate you in anyway.
Habits are the single greatest denominator to creating your character and identity.
Turn your goals into powerful habits, so you can obtain what you want without fail.
Raise your standards!
To build good habits to replace that one, You can do that by habit swapping, or by doing micro habits instead.
You don't have to be permanently trapped in your bad habits! You can change.
