REPLACE YOUR BAD HABITS

We often have bad habits that we don't want to change. It's much easier to replace a habit than it is to break one.

The concept is simple: define the habit you want to break, then choose an action to replace it. You automatically do the healthier thing if you want to do the "wrong" thing.

It will be more difficult to actually replace your habits: you will need to be very conscious and present in your day to catch yourself doing/wanting to do the bad habit. It will take a lot of willpower to do the healthier thing, because bad habits are always the ones that feel good in the moment.

Some replacement habit ideas:

• Listen to a song that gives you courage

• Drink some water

• Do a few squats

• Dance for a bit

• Find an inspiring picture for your vision board

• Walk around (a walk outside is a bit too long to use as replacement every time but would be a nice thing to use here and there)

• Clean something

• Read a page of a book

• Watch a short inspiring/funny video

• Talk to a loved one

• Journal

Make sure your substitution habit isn't too close to the one you're trying to break! If you want to reduce the amount of time you spend scrolling on your tablet, don't use YouTube as a substitute. If you want to avoid weighing yourself or obsessing about weight loss, don't substitute squats for other exercises.

Also, don't give these practices any spiritual significance. Since it's the easiest way to say things, I used terms like "bad" and "good," but please understand that having habits you don't want doesn't make you a bad individual. It's fine and natural to not do things that are considered "right," and it's also fine to make mistakes along the way. It's important to try again!