How to Break Bad Habits

When behaviors are enjoyable, even if they're unhealthy, they can release a
chemical in the brain called dopamine. The habit becomes even stronger, and we
continue doing it regardless of how we feel afterward (i.e. overeating, obsessively
checking social media, etc.). Here are several strategies to break bad habits:

Identify Purpose Identify Identify

Progression Motivation
Once you're able to
identify the needs What actions Feeling a deep
behind the habits, typically lead up connection to your
you can look for to your habit? "why" helps make
healthier difficult choices
alternatives. worth it.

Identify Influence Plan Ahead Practice

Mindfulness
Try to avoid Making a plan for
individuals who are dealing with Be mindful of the
linked to habits temptation emotions you’re
you're trying to prepares your mind experiencing and
change. to resist the urge. what's going on in
your body.

Replace with
Good

Trade your bad

habits for good
ones.

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