Change the Habit

Habits are repetitive actions that we perform automatically, without thought or awareness. Habits can be good or bad, depending on the consequences they bring to our health, happiness, and success. Changing habits is a difficult process, requiring effort and perseverance. To change habits, we need to clearly understand the causes, benefits, and costs of change.

Some examples of changing habits are the following:

-Exercising: Exercise is a good habit because it helps improve health, increase energy, and reduce stress. However, to exercise regularly, we have to sacrifice some time and money for this. We also have to overcome laziness, fatigue, and boredom when exercising. To make exercise a habit, we need to define goals, make plans, find companions, and create positive stimuli.

- Waking up early: Waking up early is a good habit because it gives us more time to work, study, and entertain. However, to wake up early, we have to go to bed early and skip engaging activities at night. We also have to endure the feeling of drowsiness, coldness, and darkness when we wake up. To make waking up early a habit, we need to set an alarm, avoid blue light, drink water, and do our favorite things in the morning.

- Quitting alcohol: Quitting alcohol is a good habit because it helps protect our liver, heart, and brain. However, to quit drinking, we have to face temptation, pressure, and loneliness when not drinking. We also suffer withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, anxiety, and thirst. To make alcohol a habit, we need to recognize the harmful effects of alcohol, seek help, change our environment, and find alternative activities.

- Meditating: Meditation is a good habit because it helps us reduce stress, increase consciousness, and improve mood. However, to meditate daily, we must set aside a separate and quiet time for this. We also have to overcome distractions, random thoughts, and boredom when meditating. To make meditation a habit, we need to choose a suitable meditation method, make a schedule, create space, and track progress.

- Losing weight: Losing weight is a good habit because it helps us have a healthy, beautiful, and confident body. However, to lose weight, we must control food intake, eliminate harmful foods and increase exercise. We also suffer from feelings of hunger, craving, and imbalance when losing weight. To make weight loss a habit, we need to identify the reason, measure the index, eat properly, and be patient.

Thus, to change habits, we need to answer the following three questions:

- Why do I want to change this habit?

- What benefits will my new habit bring me?

- What will I have to give up or accept when changing this habit?

Once we have the answers to these three questions, we will have motivation, goals, and strategies to change habits. We also need to remember that changing habits is a long-term process, not a sudden event. We need to be persistent and flexible to overcome difficulties and challenges during the change process.