Bad habits — they’re almost inevitable! No matter who you are, you likely have a habit or two that could and should be kicked to the curb. Bad habits can interrupt your day-to-day life, harm relationships, and present a considerable obstacle to accomplishing your goals and dreams. If we know that bad habits are detrimental, why do we continue to do them? Simply put, they can be hard to cut out of our lives or quit cold turkey. Here are some tips to eliminate bad habits and be one step closer to a better version of your best self. Replace the habit. Instead of just eliminating a bad habit, replace it with a good one! Most people engage in damaging practices out of boredom or stress. So, if you plan ahead and devise a replacement activity for the next time you are bored or feeling overwhelmed, you eventually will ditch your dirty habit! Eliminate triggers. One of the most common bad habits is watching too much television. If each time you sit on the couch next to the TV remote you want to watch the television, hide the remote! This way, the next time you find your way to the couch, you won’t feel tempted or triggered to get lost in an hour of TV time! Find accountability. Have you tried quitting a bad habit on your own before and found it difficult? Sometimes, all you need is an extra person to hold you accountable. If, for example, your goal is to quit smoking, have a friend or partner keep track of how many days you’ve gone without a cigarette. Knowing that someone else is counting on you and keeping track is a powerful motivator! Bad Habit, Be Gone! 3 Tips to Eliminate Bad Habits
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