Bad habits can harm a person. They take away strength and health, and also negatively affect the level of self-esteem of the individual. However, with proper and regular work on yourself, you can overcome your own weaknesses.
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Understand that after getting rid of a bad habit, your life will become better, fuller, richer. Some people realize that some kind of attachment damages their health, well-being, but they do not fully accept the fact that without it they will be much better off. It is wrong to think that by eradicating a habit, you will lose something. On the contrary, you will gain strength, time, energy and self-respect.
Think about what a bad habit gives you. There may be some kind of instant pleasure, but it is followed by disappointment, shame. Be objective and honest with yourself, answer the question whether the momentary joy of such torments is worth after and is the pleasure pure, real. Maybe this is only an illusion, and in fact you do not get even the brief satisfaction from indulging your weaknesses. This is another reason to get rid of them.
Therefore, you should not assume that you are putting a ban on yourself. On the contrary, you become a free person, you do not need to depend on any weaknesses. If you are choosing a full life, then it's time for you to walk the path of getting rid of the habit. But it will not be so difficult and long if you start working on yourself with joy and anticipation of opening new horizons for yourself.
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Once you've created the right attitudes for yourself and deeply understood what the habit does to you, why you don't need it, the main part of the work is done. For even more complete motivation, imagine in full detail what your life will be like after you free yourself from the weakness that hinders you. Engage in visualization and imagine all the benefits, joyful sensations that you will receive.
For example, if a habit is not only harmful to health or psyche, but also quite expensive, calculate how much money you will save in a month or a year. Plan some kind of purchase with the funds released from your budget. Let it be something that you have long wanted, but did not dare to afford because of the high price. Pamper yourself.
Some people get rid of their habits gradually. If it is alcohol addiction or smoking, this method does not work here. Just stop using the substances that are killing you once and for all. You may have to rebuild your life. After all, some evenings and meetings will not be so interesting without alcohol, for example. However, this does not at all indicate the wonderful, amusing effect of intoxicating drinks, but only says that alcohol changes your perception, distorts it, and you seem to become a different person.
Learn more about how a particular habit has a negative impact on your body and psyche. Perhaps this will convince you not to quit gradually, but to stop indulging in weakness all at once. Instead of a bad habit, you can find new, useful ones that have a beneficial effect on you. Such a substitution effect is provided, for example, by a passion for sports and proper nutrition. Get yourself a new hobby, discover your own talents and abilities.
