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Breaking Bad Habits
Aug 3 2024 06:36PM more by HoldingHeidi
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What are some pieces of advice you would give to someone looking to change themselves, starting inward? What are some of the things you would tell them to help guide them in breaking old habits that are causing them suffering in their day to day life?



      
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GoBallsDeep
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Aug 3 2024 06:52PM     link to this

Alcohol





Kidding, just kidding ok?

See a professional.
PSHorneycouple
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Aug 3 2024 06:59PM     link to this

Move, change profession. Get away from anything familiar.
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Aug 3 2024 07:00PM     link to this

You have to want to change. Stop hanging around the people and places that cause you to get into those bad habits.
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Aug 3 2024 07:59PM     link to this

Hmmm, What you are trying to do is rewire a pattern of behavior. I would start by identifying the habit/s you consider bad. Then begin to become aware of the habit itself. When you are engaging in it. Find habits to replace the bad one/s

One caveat...This is extremely hard work. Diligence and patience, are your allies.
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Aug 4 2024 12:15AM     link to this

+1 bwana

Plus the answers lay with L Ron Hubbard, as the reactive mind is always getting in the way of your freedoms to live a Happy life.
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Aug 4 2024 07:48AM     link to this

Great topic and conversation�¢ï¿½�¦. Check-out the book atomic habits.

Usually you need to replace the bad habit with a more positive routine/ habit.

Breaking bad habits is hard , really hard .


Good luck �.
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Aug 4 2024 08:12AM     link to this

Write down all the bad habits in a list. Next to each one, write the opposite of that habit. Focus on the opposite. Keep the list and look at it for 5 minutes at the start of your day.

You will find that over time, you might compromise and meet yourself in the middle, but the goal is still the opposite.

Good luck.
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Aug 4 2024 09:07AM     link to this

Small consistent progress. As long as you are moving in the direction you want , that is a gain. If you fall back, start again and be consistent. Don't try a 360 over night most likely will revert to the old habit.
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Aug 4 2024 12:57PM     link to this

Life coach...hmu
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Aug 4 2024 01:01PM     link to this

Genuine self reflection. Honesty with yourself. Look inward - ask yourself honestly and answer honestly.
Take it step by step. Remember: were human and are all fallible. But we can learn and grow.
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Aug 5 2024 09:21AM     link to this

practice mindfulness
and talk to yourself about the bad habits, the possible consequences, why the habits are hurting both your mind and body and how it should be and how to get there.

HoldingHeidi
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Aug 5 2024 11:41AM     link to this

These are amazing responses I find myself revisiting and rereading. Thank you all for your input 🥰
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Aug 5 2024 08:28PM     link to this

Time. Giving yourself time to carefully think about and consider something really helps me settle into it, especially when it's a big, "intimidating" change/action. After a few days, I'm much more comfortable going through with it.

I'm sure I have more advice to give, so I'll be back if I can remember.
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Aug 6 2024 11:27AM     link to this

There are a lot of self help books or YouTube clips out there. Try a few and see which one works best for you.

L Ron Hubbard, the infamous Dianetics? Watch Goin Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief on Netflix. Sounds like he's a whack job.
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Aug 6 2024 01:28PM     link to this

^^ total whack

however the reactive mind is not just his observation, it is widely referenced in mindful therapy / meditation.
the reactive mind is the voice in your mind always reminding you of stuff you need to do or the consequences thereof.
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