Trying to change bad habits?
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Try compromising. One night you do what you want, the next you do what he wants.
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Depends on the routine, I guess.\n\nNot changing for the better because it is easier not to try something new is lazy.\n\nBut keeping up with a busy schedule and routine can take a lot of work.
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Make a list of their bad habits or traits that irritated you so much...\nRemember all the bad things about them and be glad you have another chance at happiness in life...\nThis is a blessing in disguise...\nI have been there and done that...\nIt seems terrible at first, but later on, you look back and think, what was I worried about...\nAnd you find yourself in a better place than before...\nBest of luck...
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Are you in a bit of a rut?  Maybe need to change a few things.  I mean, do you do the same stuff every day?  Change your routine, go out, live a little!
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Yes, my past comes and bites me in the ass all the time...some days I wish I could have a "do over"..so I could make better choices...I know youre not feeling sorry for yourself, it's just so frustrating sometimes...like you want to scream"I'm Sorry, I'm trying my best, I'm not the same person !" Hang in there and keep making good choices and doing the right thing now...
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Well done (and nice choice of category btw, makes you think)  I am still trying, have cut right back to one or two a day but still trying to go that final step.  It's so hard but I'm gonna have to, it's such a gross, stinky and expensive habit!  You've given me extra incentive, thanks! :o)
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It sounds like you are figuring out on your own that you are going to need to change some of your habits.
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Find an accountability partner -- a spouse or a good friend that's around you a lot.  Make sure that person calls attention to you every time to swear.  You're probably swearing more than you think you are.\n\nCome up with some sort of "fine" for every offense; perhaps a quarter or a dollar that will eventually go to your favorite charity.  The combination of a partner and some "skin" in the game should give you the proper incentive to rid yourself of the habit.
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Of course it depends on what the habit it is and why you have it but one simple approach involves the use of rubber bands. You place the band around your wrist and when you are tempted to do something you shouldn't do you pull the band back and snap it on your wrist. Don't try to kill yourself just use enough pressure to remind yourself. Many people find this technique works well and fast.
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That sounds awesome! Don't push yourself too hard, though. If you have time, add some walking in there. I know this is hard, but cut back on calories, too. If you are having a tough time with that, than you can add cereals, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to your diet and eventually, you may like these foods better than those higher in fat, calories, and un- natural ingredients. As long as you want to make a change, you can accomplish anything. Good luck to you!
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You can erase a bad habit, no doubt about it... but to escape from something bad that you were involved in... i don't think so! But maybe through this bad incident... it may make you 'erase' your bad habit totally... ;) think about it
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It takes practice.  But the moment you catch yourself thinking something 'bad' or negative - stop yourself and change it for its happier alternative - believe me, it works.  You just have to get into the habit of changing your thought processes..
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Don't try to do it all at once, if you do so, you'll quit too soon and that's if you even manage to start.\n\nWhy do you want to change your lifestyle? You need to have that very clar in mind. It might be useful for you to write a list of all the things you want to change with the benefits of reasons for doing so.\n\nThen, choose one of that things, the one you find the easiest to change and just change that one. It might be a hard process, that's why you need to bear in mind your reasons for doing so.\n\nOnce you've managed to change that one and started seeing the results, you'll decide if you want to change an other and will find motivation to do so.\n\nIt probably sounds silly or old fashiones, but a jar does work. I've killed a couple of bad habits myself with it and I have very little will power.\n\nFor example, you decide to quit smoking, so everytime you have a cigarrette, you put $1, $5 or $10 in the jar, and never touch that money until you feel you've finally killed the habit. Make sure to put a price that you Know you will pay but that it will "hurt" you a little.\n\nGood luck, and remeber that if you're giong to do so, do it for real, there are no miracles and YOU HAVE THE POWER TO DO SO, nothing else.
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As with any form of addiction and habitual nature, two things are required. \n\nDetermination, or the will to change the situation, and\n\nTime, three months is generally regarded as the time frame for habits to be corrected. \n\nSo long as you are keen, and are willing to abstain for 12 weeks, you will have gone past the issue. One point to note though, is that once removed, stay that way. Don't have the thinking that 'one toke will be alright'. That is how we all started isn't it?\n\nAs for the comment about friends, when you decide to change this behavioral pattern, you will find that you will refrain from associating with your recent social group. Instead, and over time, you will develop friends with other similar interests to yourself. There is no need to become a complete health nut as mentioned elsewhere, although this will show you how unfit you have become. \n\nAnyway, keep your chin up, stay focused on your goal.\n\nCheers, L
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I wish you well Monitorhead it is a tough habit to break but you can certainly do it. You will feel proud of yourself when it is all said and done. Everyone has a different means of motivating themselves, find yours and \nstick with it my friend. Wishing you the best, and know you will succeed.
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Absolutely not.  People seldom change, and even if they do, it is so easy for them to fall back into old habits.  There's enough hurt in the world without you needing to openly invite it into your life.
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Sometimes keeping a food diary can help. Sometimes we don't remember how much we have snacked on during the day. The food diary can help you see if you are snacking excessively or help you see a bad habit. \n\nIf snacking is your problem you can look into a couple of options. You can cut down on your snacking or plan for healthier snacks. Don't drastically change your diet unless you know that you can stick with it. Otherwise you just gain all of the weight back because you go back to old habits. Just change a little at a time. Try having two "healthy meals" a week. Something as simple as having grilled food, instead of something fried. \n\nAlso, to lose weight you really need to do some type of exercise. Find something that you enjoy doing. You will be more likely to stick with it. Maybe walking, swimming, yoga, dance, aerobics. Just whatever you find interesting. If you bore easily you may want to try doing more than one thing. For instance, walking with friends on Monday and Wednesday, yoga on Tuesday and Thursday. The next week try dance on Mon. and wed. and aerobics or Tues. and Thurs.. You just have to find what works for you. The most important thing is to keep it fun and interesting. Take time and try some new things!\n\nI hope these suggestions were helpful. Good luck and just keep the faith in yourself. You can do it. You just have to decide that you are ready to.