Do You Have An Addiction? Use This Strategy To Break That Stubborn Habit

1)Awareness is critical- the first step is to recognize that the behaviour is detrimental and that we must change it. Many smokers, for example, think that smoking benefits them more than it harms them, and changing this mindset may make it difficult to change the behaviour in question.

Accept that there is at on your side. There is no need to be harsh; simply admitting it and permitting yourself to start working to break it is enough

2) Make a plan—Don't anticipate the habit to disappear; instead, expect it to become stronger over time, not weaker.

You must work to get rid of it, and you must have a strategy in place. Put the short term first.

You could, for example, decide to abstain from the habit for one week. You can then do that for a month. Setting a definite deadline simplifies things and boosts our chances of committing to and carrying out the change.

3)Always have an alternative option—A habit creates a hole in our life that we need to fill. We must begin to form new, healthy habits that will divert us while also allowing us to let go of the old ones.

What should you do instead, say, if you always smoke when you're stressed? You may meditate, have a soothing cup of tea, or do something else that is good for your health. Create a new habit that is best for your health and that you can use whenever you need it.

4) Keep yourself busy—when we are sedentary, our old habits can come back to bother us. Because you have a lot to do and think about, keeping yourself busy may make the procedure go much more smoothly.

Have a lot of things to do and distract yourself with pleasurable and fun hobbies or projects, especially while trying to break a habit for the first time.

5) Establish accountability—Having someone else aware of our commitment often helps to hold us accountable. Inform a trusted friend, family member, or community member of your plans and request that they keep you updated on your progress. If you begin to deviate from your plan, the accountability will typically assist you in getting back on track.

Furthermore, other people may have useful advice or be able to supply you with much-needed moral support. If you have a friend or family member who is also trying to quit a bad habit, doing it together will help deepen your commitment and allow you to get through it with additional support.

6) Don't give up if you slip—a nasty habit might reappear with a vengeance, so don't be too severe with yourself if you experience a setback. If you ate a pizza after a few weeks of dieting, it may feel like a defeat, but it is only a normal challenge.

Recognize what happened and commit not to let it happen again. Simply go back to what you were doing and keep driving the new habit you want to create.

7)Give it time- our brains develop accustomed to a habit and may seek it out when it is no longer present. This may cause some discomfort; however, keep in mind that it will go quickly.

Remind yourself that the situation is transient and will improve over time, but that's a habit, particularly one that has grown ingrained, will not go overnight.