I have some bad habits i want to change, like interrupt people when they are speaking, but i do this so naturally i don't notice...how can you just change those habits??
2007-08-20 13:25:27 · 5 answers · asked by Rute A 3 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Interrupting people means you're not listening - you're busy thinking of your response. Force yourself to slow your mind down and focus - learn to listen. It's a very valuable skill and who knows, you might even learn something along the way. I have ~
2007-08-25 15:06:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Okay, try this. Every time you part take in your bad habit, take a machete, and cut your self. LOL JK
Human nature = Habits, and habitualness. You cannot really EVER beat it. It will always reside with you...though it does get unnoticed. What you could do is TRY to be a better listener. It doesn't seem to be a habit, but rather nosiness/annoyingness.
2007-08-20 14:21:26 · answer #2 · answered by kobuchio 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU WILL NOT CHANGE A BEHAVIOR UNLESS YOU HAVE THE WILL TO DO SO. IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT CHANGING THE HABIT OF INTERRUPTING OTHERS TRY THIS: ASK OTHERS HOW THE BEHAVIOR EFFECTS THEM. DO THEY RESENT IT? THAT SHOULD PROVIDE YOU WITH SOME INSIGHT AND MOTIVATION.
2007-08-25 19:19:02 · answer #3 · answered by GENE 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
repeat this pharse,
"i'm sorry I interrupted you, go ahead"
then shut up for 5 minutes.
you can change bad habits by substituting good habits.
MIKE
2007-08-20 13:35:27 · answer #4 · answered by mike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds familiar. habits diehard! effort and concentration is the hallmark. just tell yourself quietly keep my mouth shut. my mouth shut and shut and shut. it will sink into u soon. its tough but u hv to try. always look at the persons eye and see if your comments r needed. if not, shut shut shut! its the left brain telling the right brain to do so. so its discipline and being in control. take care
2007-08-21 01:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋