At the end of the day, our habits are what define who we are. Our everyday habits help us shape who we are in a constructive and beneficial way. If we construct negative ones, we find ourselves in deep holes and puzzle about how we got there in the first place. Therefore, breaking bad habits is important to enable us to comprehend how these behaviors develop and to be mindful of the ones that hinder our positive progress in life.
Life Is Not A Cakewalk
The bad habits you have practiced since forever may be hard to break. But life itself isn’t easy either. Let’s look at some of the habits that you might not even know are bad habits worth breaking for a meaningful life.
1. Oversharing On Social Media
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Many youngsters have this habit. Every single thing that happens in your life must be let known to the world. Although it is not a bad thing, to be realistic, it interrupts your routine and mood. Imagine having to put out your phone to record something while you are driving. Why would anyone put themselves in this situation? Feel free to share anything you like on social media but remember to only let yourself do it without risking your safety, (or your future).
2. Being Attached With Your Phone
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Getting on your phone frequently is one of the killer habits that is very much difficult to break. Since we are in an era where smartphones are essential, it is understandable that we often feel the need to check up on what’s happening at the moment. However, there is a limit to it. When you are working, you should not let this interfere with your work as you will not only be wasting time, but you are also putting your work at stake (phones are addictive!).
3. Cluttering Your Workspace
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Some people have the habit of throwing everything they own onto the first available desk area, which quickly leads to a complete mess. The greatest method to waste time and be unproductive is to keep everything disorganized since it makes it difficult to locate the supplies you need to do your work. Again, when you mindlessly put your belongings wherever you want, you will need time to find them if you need them in the future. And that would be challenging. Create a designated spot for each item and stick to it.
4. Multitasking Excessively
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Although you might believe that being able to multitask makes you different from others, it is actually untrue. To put it another way, multitasking is a poor habit rather than a skill. For example, you should not be writing a blog, texting your friend, and answering emails all at the same time. Trust us, if you focus on one thing at a time, you will feel calmer and the quality of your task will not be as messy as your multitasking process.
5. Procrastinating On Tasks
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People are frequently inclined to put off challenging tasks until later, especially if there is not a pressing need to finish them right away. Note that no matter how easy or hard something was initially, if you think it is hard, it will become hard. So what if it is hard? You are still going to face it one way or another. Think of it as the elephant in the room. Once you have done the task, you will feel euphoric and even more motivated to do your work.
6. Ignoring Your Sleep Cycle
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This one is not new. And we are all guilty of it. Notice how every time your peers told you that they sleep at 9pm every day, all you can say is, “Wow”. Because you don’t, so you are impressed with their discipline. Breaking bad habits is not easy, and this is one of them. Getting a good night’s sleep can improve your happiness and productivity, enable you to make wiser decisions, and open your mind to new and better ideas.
7. Blaming Yourself/Others
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Let’s get serious, do you really have to blame something/someone? You don’t. If it happens, it happens. Life would not always be in our favor and that is just something that you have to accept that you have no control over.
We all make mistakes. And it is the way we handle them that affects the way we are. Many people resort to blaming themselves after a slight inconvenience because it is easier. To you, if you self-blame, you will only have to deal with yourself. Even if you don’t forgive yourself, who cares, right? And blaming others is no good either. It creates ill relationships as you refuse to acknowledge your mistakes.
Maybe breaking some of these bad habits is a bit difficult, but you will find that it is easier to take care of yourself and complete tasks at work if you refrain from engaging in these activities in the first place. It could require some work, but if you have enough self-control, it will be worthwhile! Let’s conquer our bad habits today!
