Everyone has bad habits to break and you are probably wondering how to do just that. It's not going to be easy, but there are some things you can do to help you get rid of those bad habits and feel good about your life
According to those that study habit formation, it takes two weeks to form a habit and three weeks to break it. Here are some bad habits to break, starting right now.
1 Stressing over the past
Recalling a stressful event from your past and focusing on that memory in a conversation encourages depression. Redirect your energy into finding solutions to the problems you're stressing over. Stressing over the past is definitely one of the most important bad habits to break.
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2 Keeping Your Emotions inside
Venting to your friends gives you an outlet for your stress and a sounding board for getting through it. Plus, you'll always feel better after hanging out with your bestie.
3 Putting Yourself down
Harsh self criticism is bad for your mental health. On the other hand, getting in touch with your emotions makes you more resilient.
4 Too Much Time on Social Media
Spending loads of time on social media can actually make you feel more isolated than you'd think. You might also feel yourself getting jealous at what others are doing and seeing. Instead, make a date to hang out in person. You'll feel so much better.
5 Staying up Too Late
When you stay up late every night, you fall into a pattern of sleeping late or trying to get through the day on too little rest. Studies have shown that adults with such a lifestyle tend to eat more fast food and do not consume a sufficient supply of vegetables. This can lead to weight gain and other health problems.
6 Impulse Buying
This habit can lead to development of financial problems. Adults that have to deal with money problems tend to feel stressed, which can decrease the quality of your life. Make a budget and stick with it.
7 Watching Too Much Tv
Spending too much time on Netflix keeps you from getting things done, which is pretty stressful. A sedentary lifestyle also increases your risk of weight gain and other health issues. Get up and get moving instead.
8 Skipping Meals
Skipping meals only sets you up for a binge later. If you're super hungry, you won't make the best food choices either. Be sure to have a meal or snack every few hours to keep your metabolism going and your appetite satisfied.
9 Eating when You're Not Hungry
This is a bad habit, whether you do it to satisfy an emotion or because you're at happy hour with friends. You'll eat too many calories and that's never a good habit.
10 Sitting Too Much
Sitting too much raises your risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes. Try to get up and move around every hour or so to keep your blood flowing and your body active.
Remember it takes three weeks to break a habit. Good luck!
