How to bring change in habits?
As individuals there is always a scope for improvement. And, the biggest challenge is knowing which habit, thought or attitude to change.
A client wanted to stop watching reels as ultimately it lead to issues like headache, depleted focus and loss of time. Building consistency was an issue and in two days she was back again with doom scrolling ( almost like FOMO).
What would have worked here?
1. Smaller goals – Using 1 hour of avoiding screen time and replacing it with some interesting activity.
2. Delay the need to a different time.
3.Pause and take notice – You can say, ” Here – I am reaching out to the gadget though it is not necessary.”
3. One thing at a time – Uninstall 1 app for a week.
3. Hobby – Finding and investing time in an hobby.
Habits happen over a period of time, beneficial ones and addictive ones. Small, short term goals quell anxiety, making it doable and leads to consistency.
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