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Selfawareness is key to breaking bad habits from "summary" of The Habit by Susan Morse
Selfawareness is indeed crucial when it comes to breaking bad habits. It is the starting point, the foundation upon which change can be built. Without selfawareness, we are essentially operating on autopilot, allowing our habits to dictate our actions without question. However, when we become aware of our habits, when we shine a light on them and examine them closely, we open the door to change. When we are aware of our habits, we are able to see them for what they truly are – patterns of behavior that we have repeated so often that they have become ingrained in our daily lives. This awareness allows us to step back and observe our habits from a more objective standpoint, rather than simply reacting to them without thought. It gives us the opportunity to ask ourselves why we engage in these habits, what triggers them, and what the consequences are. By developing selfawareness, we are able to identify the root causes of our bad habits. We can uncover the underlying emotions, beliefs, and thought patterns that drive our behavior, gaining valuable insights into why we continue to engage in these habits despite knowing they are harmful. This deeper understanding enables us to address the core issues that are fueling our habits, rather than simply trying to suppress or ignore them. Selfawareness also empowers us to make conscious choices about our behavior. When we are aware of our habits, we can actively choose to respond differently in situations that would typically trigger them. We can replace unhealthy habits with healthier alternatives, creating new patterns of behavior that align with our values and goals. This conscious decision-making process is essential for breaking free from the grip of bad habits and creating lasting change in our lives.- Selfawareness is the key that unlocks the door to breaking bad habits. It allows us to see our habits for what they truly are, understand why we engage in them, and make empowered choices to change them. By cultivating selfawareness, we can transform our relationship with our habits and pave the way for a more fulfilling and empowered way of living.
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