Break Your Bad Habit

Quitting a bad habit can be tough, like stopping biting your nails or eating too much junk food. But it's important to learn how to do it to feel better and be healthier.

In this blog, I will show you simple steps to stop any bad habit. I will help you understand why you do it and how to make a plan to quit.

You will learn how to replace your bad habit with a good one and how to avoid things that make you do it. I will also talk about how to stay on track, even when it's hard.

By the end, you'll have the tools to break free from your bad habits and live a happier, healthier life.

• Understanding why you perform bad habits: 

Every bad habit can be eliminated if you can control the dopamine levels of the brain. Dopamine is the happy hormone that is released when we do things that we like. Bad habits are always fun to do but it is harmful for our future self. Thus, it is all about controlling a single hormone and you will break any bad habit you want.

I hope you understand now why you have bad habits.

• Making a plan to overcome a bad habit : 

Making a habit tracker will help us in overcoming bad habits. Write down 1 to 21 days on a piece of paper and when you complete one day without performing that bad habit check out/ tick out on the particular day. Do it for 21 days and you will be able to break your bad habit. I have followed this strategy to overcome bad habits and it worked for me.

• How meditation can help you break your bad habits : 

Meditation promotes self-awareness and mindfulness, making it easier to recognize and control impulses associated with bad habits. It enhances emotion control, reducing the need for habitual responses to stress or discomfort. Consistent meditation can provide mental strength to break free from bad routines.

If you want to know the correct way of doing meditation then search our blog "Meditation - a powerful practice" on this website.

• How to replace a bad habit with a good habit :

First of all, you have to make your bad habits dissatisfying to do. Create a good environment around you that eliminates all the triggers that cause bad habits. Reward yourself in the end for not performing that bad habit. Keep in mind that rewards should not be dangerous to you and impact your good habits.

Building good habits requires lots of determination, consistency, and persistence. Identify the time of triggers and perform a good habit on that time to replace a bad habit.

• How to stay on track, even when it's hard

Discipline is a great virtue,  you have to train your brain to build good habits.

Discipline means doing hard work especially when you don't feel like doing it. Cultivating discipline will help you to stay on track. When you feel like giving up then remember why you started and you will continue in a good way.

Now you have the tools to break any bad habits, it's just a matter of time and consistency to break your bad habit. I believe that you will break your bad habits and live happier and healthier. 

In conclusion, breaking bad habits is undoubtedly challenging, but with the right strategies and mindset, it's entirely achievable. We've discussed understanding the reasons behind these habits, making a concrete plan, incorporating meditation for greater self-control, and replacing bad habits with good ones. Remember, discipline is your ally, and persistence is your superpower in this journey of transformation. By following these steps and staying committed, you have the tools needed to break free from any bad habit. It may take time, but your determination will lead you to a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Embrace the journey of self-improvement, and success will be your reward.

Let's meet again in the next blog, where we'll delve into new topics, explore fresh perspectives, and continue this journey of discovery together. Until then, take care, follow your dreams, and embrace the beauty of time's flow. See you soon! 

Thanks,

Armaan Jariya