Each day, every single one of us gets up, makes our coffee or breakfast, has a shower, gets dressed, does our hair or make up and then continues on with our day. Some of us go to work, others work from home, some of us go to the gym before we start our routines, others work out from home... The point is that these are all habits we have formed from routine... They were taught to us by our parents, whom formed the habit themselves from creating a routine that their parents taught to them.
Along the way, we have created other habits, some of them good, some of the bad. Some people smoke, others drinks, some diet, others binge. Some people bite their nails, other people work out. Which ever it is, habits can be good or bad, but they are all formed from contantly doing the same routine over and over again. In some cases, it can take over your life... Such as drug addiction, drinking, eating disorders and, even, such things as lying or gossiping. Some cane be so severe that they become a psychological issue... Eating disorders often stem from extremely low levels of self-esteem or bullying or self-loathing. Drinking is often used as a way to deal with very difficult problems in your life. Smoking from wanting to fit, etc. The list continues, however, if we have bad habits, we are, no matter how hopeless or difficult it may see, we can break free from them and, even better, turn them into good habits.
I am a former smoker... I smoked for 10 years, in the later years, I often smoked a pack a day. I decided, finally, that I wanted to quit. I was always broke (at $12.00 per pack, it was adding up quickly), I had no taste, my clothing smelled bad and, worst of all, I was coughing a lot, was always congested and my cardio-vascular sucked. I got a prescription from the doctor for Champix and I quit. On November 1st, 2010, I woke up and never smoked another cigarette in my life. From there, which did build up a lot of confidence in myself, I then moved into concentrating on exercise, dieting (through Weight Watchers), politics locally and sporting events.
The point is, no matter how difficult things may seem, there is a way to get where you want to go. I want to lose weight, I want to be healthy and I want to compete in events regularly and I will do those things. I am going to slowly turn my bad habits into good habits. I have already started being more active. I am working on getting up earlier in the morning. I am trying to ensure every food choice I make is a good one. I am trying to be nicer and slower to anger.
Make the things that are good for you, your friends, your family, etc. habits and you will become addicted. Exercise has been proven to be addicting and in a good way. However, if you don't make time to work out, you won't create this habit. Same as eating... Filling up on good, healthy foods creates a feeling of satisfaction, which, in turn, will create a sensation in your brain that you will want again and again... These habits become a lifestyle change, a positive one. It allows you to be the best possible you and you will thank yourself for it.
So why not write down all your bad habits, then write down all the good habits you like to form and, one at a time, figure out which bad habit you will replace with a good habit....
For example, if your bad habit it biting your nails... Cut your nails off as short as possible (so they don't hurt though) and every time you feel the urge bite your nails, get down and do 15 push ups, 15 crunches and 15 jumping jacks. You will re-program your brain after a long enough time and you'll be burning calories while doing it. I know that sounds silly, but why not give it a try. It worked for me.
I leave you today with this... Don't judge anyone because they are different or suffering or whatever. You never know what demons they might be fighting and what made them who they are!
Much love.
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