I have a few habits I am keen to break. I've tried before, but nothing seems to work. Any suggestions?
2006-07-22 08:52:25 · 10 answers · asked by N/A 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I have this habit of bending my arms and letting my hands hang down when I walk, or just stand around. It makes me look like a total fruitcake. I had will power and everything, but it made no difference since I didn't even realize when I was doing it. So I asked my little sister to tell me every time she saw me putting my arms like that. It felt uncomfortable just having my arms by my sides, but I'm getting used to it. Try asking someone you live with/ see often to tell you when you're doing the habit, and pretty soon you'll start noticing it and stopping yourself w/out help.
2006-07-22 09:13:25 · answer #1 · answered by pseudonym 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to break a bad habit is to replace it with good habit.
Instead of engaging in the bad habit, go for a walk or engage in some other form of exercise... write in a journal... read a book... sing a song... phone a friend... volunteer for a charitable organization... clean the house... wash the car... do some yard work... try a new hobby...
2006-07-22 16:40:27 · answer #2 · answered by nimbleminx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of good answers were already posted, but I just wanted to add that I've heard it takes just 2 weeks to break any habit. Of course, it's not a guarantee. But if you can do it for those 2 weeks, it will become a lot easier to continue afterwards.
2006-07-22 16:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by Patrice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are Three Ways to Break a Habit
1.) Reward: This could be anything good, and makes you happy.
2.) Punishment: Not exactly grounding yourself but close to it.
3.) Excess: Doing something to extreme, until you can't stand it any more
2006-07-22 16:33:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that it helps if you really want to break a habit. If it's something where a reminder could be helpful do/make something to alert you to the fact that you are digressing.
"You can do it if you try", (music)
2006-07-22 16:00:38 · answer #5 · answered by Rockvillerich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be persistent, set goals such as slowly diminishing over time and give yourself rewards when you reach them. Also, have other people remind you of what you are trying to do.
2006-07-22 15:56:59 · answer #6 · answered by TCJellis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read a book by Dr. Wayne Dyer
2006-07-22 17:06:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your WILL must take charge of your mind and your body. YOU must own you. Otherwise you're just another whiner looking for excuses.
2006-07-22 16:07:02 · answer #8 · answered by badbear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever try a little self control??? Works every time. Guarantied!!!
2006-07-22 15:56:15 · answer #9 · answered by Sean T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tie yourself up and put honey on your genitals,then have someone put ants on you,that will break you!!
2006-07-22 15:55:57 · answer #10 · answered by michaelmoss30054 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋