BadHabits: Hey there! So, let’s talk about that thing you know you shouldn’t be doing, but can’t seem to stop. We’ve all been there, trust me. Whether it’s hitting the snooze button too many times, procrastinating on that important project, or snacking late at night, we all have our vices. But don’t worry, I’ve got some tips to help you kick that habit to the curb.
Identify the Root Cause
First things first, let’s figure out why you keep doing this thing you know you shouldn’t. Is it stress, boredom, or just plain old habit? Once you understand the underlying reason, you can start to make positive changes.
- Journal: Keep track of when you engage in this behavior and how you’re feeling at the time. This can provide valuable insights into your triggers.
Create a Plan
Now that you know why you’re doing it, it’s time to make a plan to stop. Set clear goals, create a timeline, and hold yourself accountable.
- SMART Goals: Make sure your goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. For example, instead of saying "I’ll stop snacking at night," try "I’ll have a healthy snack before 7 pm and then brush my teeth to avoid temptations."
Replace with Positive Habits
Breaking a habit is much easier when you replace it with a positive one. Find healthier alternatives that fulfill the same need.
- Healthy Alternatives: If you’re a late-night snacker, try swapping out chips for veggies or fruit. If you procrastinate, break tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks and reward yourself for completing each one.
Seek Support
You don’t have to do this alone. Share your goals with friends, family, or even online communities for added accountability and encouragement.
- Accountability Buddy: Find someone who can check in on your progress and offer support when you’re struggling. This could be a friend, family member, or even a coach.
Track Your Progress
Lastly, keep track of your progress. Celebrate small wins along the way and learn from any setbacks.
- Progress Journal: Write down your successes, no matter how small they may seem. This will help you stay motivated and track your journey toward breaking that pesky habit.
Remember, breaking a habit takes time and effort, so be patient with yourself. You’ve got this! 🌟 #YouCanDoIt #BreakTheHabit
Eating cheese and ice-cream as a lactose intolerant person
Open my mouth at work
Looking for love
Eating peanut dishes and cheese and drinking milkshakes despite being allergic and lactose intolerant
Buying unnecessary amounts of makeup and clothes I’ll probably never wear
Being lazy
Vaping
Reading manhwas when I know I should be studying for my finals ( ´Д`)=3
Stalking people that are no longer in my life on social media.
Smoking and indoor tanning.
For the tanning- I felt supremely awful about myself for the first few months of the year and tanning made me feel better.
For the smoking- I just love it. I hate that I love it but because of that I can’t make myself want to quit.
Waiting for my ex to pick me up right now… So we can discuss if our relationship is worth to be saved or not….
Getting back into the rave scene after being “responsible” for 20 years.
Being normal is boring. And everyone still judges me despite my efforts, so why not be completely unhinged and enjoy myself?
M scrolling here knowing I should be studying for my exams
As someone with dermatillomania, picking my skin. It’s something I know I should stop but it’s hard because even though I know that I don’t want to stop so there’s not a lot of motivation there.
Texted my ex who messaged me earlier that his father died earlier today. I broke the No Contact by replying to him. I couldn’t help but to reply. I feel bad if I don’t reply.
Eating a biscuit in bed.
I don’t wanna clean the crumbs 🙁
Binge eating and spending too much money :/
People please 🙄
Pretty much applies to most of my life, I have self control issues and no self discipline
Telling everyone I’m fine, when really I’m not.
Coke
Sleeping with my ex husband. We divorced for a reason.
Over eating or snacking instead of giving my stomach rest. Also not drinking enough water.
Staying friends with an ex who I still love whilst knowing he doesn’t want me or love me anymore and has moved on. Him talking about her all the time kills me. But we are just friends so why shouldn’t he. I ought to go NC.
Ruminating on some bad stuff that happened but I can’t really stop right now
laying on my bed and doing nothing
Not budgeting properly.
Not allowing myself to get the sleep I need
I have severe depression, so it’s usually giving I to laying in bed during the day. It just feels sooooo goooooddddd
Chasing my ex. I know I shouldn’t, but here I go.
Being on my phone instead of sleeping right now.
Holding my pee so I don’t have to get out of bed
Planning on hooking up with men. I know I want love and a relationship and I know I won’t get it from these men but they’re so pretty, I can’t help myself 😩
Letting men have too much influence on my happiness
Sleeping without taking my makeup off
Hating my body. I know I’m in good shape, I know I’m in my mid-40s so of course its not the same as when I was 20, I know my partner loves me, I know my value and worth as a human has nothing to do with an extra 10lbs I have. And yet, every day is a struggle to be just OK with my body.
Sitting on my gained weight, hoping I’ll get the motivation to workout tomorrow
Isolating myself and just staying at home in my bed when I depressed. I know that’s only gonna make it worse and that I should just go outside, go for a walk, talk to a friend, but it so difficult to pull through.
Eating Cheetos everyday at work. Day 72