7 Steps to Breaking Up or Getting Involved.

7 Steps to Breaking Up or Getting In

7 Steps to Breaking Up or Getting Involved

We all have habits, some good and some bad. These are behaviors that we have learned and that happen almost automatically. And most of us have a habit that we would like to break, or one that we would like to improve.

 For most people, it takes about four weeks for the new behavior to become normal, or routine. The following steps can make it easier to establish a new pattern of behavior.

 1. The first step is to set your goal.

The first step is to set your goal. Especially when you are trying to stop or break a habit, you should try to set your goal as a positive statement. For example, instead of "I will stop eating light at night", it says "I will get used to healthy eating habits". You should also write down your goal. Putting it on paper helps you commit. It can also be helpful to tell someone you trust about your intentions.

 2. Decide what will replace the behavior.

Decide what will replace the behavior. (If your goal is to develop a new habit that will replace you will be the goal itself.) This step is very important when you are trying to skip a habit. If you want to establish a character, you have to have high morals to put in your place. If you do not, the old pattern of behavior will return.

 3. Learn and recognize your causes.

 Learn and recognize your causes. Behavioral patterns do not exist independently. Often, one practice is associated with another part of your routine. For example, in the case of a reduced diet, it could be caused by late-night television or reading. You automatically pick up a bag of chips while you watch. Most smokers clear up after a meal. Think about when you are doing it and why you are doing something you want to stop.

 4. Send reminders to yourself.

 Send reminders to yourself. You can do this by leaving notes in areas where behavior is common. Or you can leave a message on the screen, in the refrigerator, on the computer monitor or elsewhere where you can see it regularly. You could also have a family member or coworker use a specific phrase to remind you of your goal.

5. Get help and support from someone.

Get help and support from someone. This is kind of obvious. Any task is easy with help. It works even better if you can build a partnership with someone who shares the same goal.

 6. Write notes daily.

 Write notes daily. Write your own sentence or sentence in the present tense (as if it were already happening), and write it ten times a day for twenty-one days. This process helps to make your goal a part of your thoughts, which will not only remind you to do this new process, but also keep you focused and motivated.

 7. Reward yourself

 Reward yourself by making progress at set times. Focus on your goal each day at a time, but give yourself a small dose for one, three, or six months. Rewards do not have to be huge or expensive, and you should try to do something that is somehow related to the goal. Doing this gives you more motivation and encouragement.

Following these steps is not a guarantee of success. In practice it can take a lot of effort in the end to make a change. But if you stick to it, you can do it. I wish you the best of luck.