SHOW SUMMARY FOR BUZZSPROUT
Bad habits, when left unchecked, can be the greatest enemy for progress. In this episode we talk about self-destructive behaviors and how negative mindsets reduce our energy and motivation to take the necessary steps for achieving our goals.
As trapped as we may feel, there are strategies we can apply in our daily lives to free us from our bad habits. And throughout that entire process we need to remember that we’re never alone. Sometimes, we must be vulnerable and open up to others, even if we think we can go through this road alone.
The key strategy to dealing with bad habits is not in elimination, but rather, replacing. We must identify the cues that are causing these bad habits to occur. Then, replace the bad with positive behavior, just to reward it. This way, the bad habit will, over time, be replaced with a good one, almost without even noticing it
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
- Everyone has the power to change. As much as it may feel like a bad habit or self-destructive behavior is dragging you along, ultimately you have so much more agency than you may initially think. You may have forgotten it along the way, but the reins were always in your hands.
- There are six actionable steps you can take to remedy bad habits. These are all “customizable” for every different person and situation, but they’re a roadmap to help brainstorm your own ways to achieve self-improvement.
- At the end of the day, moving forward from bad habits requires a great deal of self-reflection. We must take a look in the mirror and see what we don’t like. Only then can we improve. As such, we must have regular check-ins with ourselves, and if necessary, bring others into that journey of self-reflection.
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