Posts tagged Bad Habits
How Thoughts Can Change Habits
Sep 30th
What is addiction? According to Webster’s dictionary, addiction is the act of putting oneself to a habit. Meaning a person is reliant on something to the point of obsession. Such habits are generally viewed as harmful, since they can be uncontrollable at times.
What is the cause of addiction? Some addictions are traced to sorrowful incidents encountered during childhood. According to some research children who are prone to addiction are those who have undergone physical maltreatment, embarrassment, degradation and those who are neglected.
Bad habits most people are addicted to, are excess alcohol intake, drugs, smoking, gambling, sex and over eating. Do you experience being addicted? It is a very difficult task of getting rid of something, when you are used to it.
Misconceptions concerning bad habits or cravings rule over our society today. Having a craving is awful and distressing. It will oblige you to live with it and rule your life. It is hard to resist because it’s always on your mind. We rationalize just one more. It will keep us hooked in that, it becomes very difficult to eliminate.
Don’t believe in these in these fallacies the truth is you can withstand it. As you begin to resist and continue resisting it will eventually pass. Believe you can over power your urges and you will. Some habits are not harmless but if you do any thing to excess it can be bad. Drinking alcohol occasionally is not harmful but if it causes you to drink every day the effect to you would be detrimental.
With bad habits that are detrimental you can always go to a rehabilitation center. How ever you don’t want yourself to be stuck in a rehab center just to run away from vices. The best thing to do is just don’t let your urges overpower you. In simple terms, don’t let them lead you to addiction.
You may think that you are to weak to be able to resist your urges on your own. This is not true believe in yourself. Just follow these simple steps. Slow down, set back and delay. When it attacks your brain, and it keeps on harassing you, stop and start using your self talk. We cannot think of two things at once and it only takes thirty seconds to change your mind.
Stay away from places that have any thing to do with your addictions. If you are a drinker or a smoker stay away from bars. Mingle with people that don’t drink or smoke. It doesn’t have to be forever just until you no longer crave your addiction. Find substitutes and every time you are tempted look at your list and find the best replacement.
Affirmations, self talk and self-motivation are the best ways to fight an addiction. Believe you can make your way out of addiction. If the case is severe seek an expert or Doctor don’t let something control you for any reason.
Three Bad Habits That Could Actually Be Good For You
Sep 29th
These days, scientists have discovered that divulging in some guilty pleasures once in a while is okay and can actually be healthy for you too. So, go ahead and nibble on that chocolate (it’s high in antioxidants) and sip your wine (red vino is heart-healthy). Did you know that there are now studies going on where they are finding positive attributes to other so-called bad behaviors, like smoking or an addiction to cookies ‘n’ cream? Here are three more “bad habits” that can feel oh so good and may be good for you.
Going off the Anger Deep-end
Expressing a little anger may be just the boost you need for both your body and your mind. New studies suggest that people who become peeved easily make better decisions. And researchers at have found that anger can prompt your brain to release less cortisol, that pesky stress hormone linked to obesity, bone loss, and heart disease. So let your anger out once in a while but don’t go overboard.
Have Your Morning Coffee
Coffee’s most promoted characteristic, caffeine, is nothing compared to the real health superpowers of coffee. Studies now show that by drinking just one cup of coffee a day could minimize the risk for Parkinson’s disease, cancer, and type II diabetes. A lot chronic diseases are directly related to inflammation, but coffee is full of anti-inflammatory components, so says Shelley McGuire, Ph.D., an associate professor of nutrition at Washington State University. Coffee also contains more antioxidants than almost any other kind of food. Sipping one to three regular or decaf cups a day could just be what you need as long as you stay clear of those fat traps like the fancy whipped cream, whole fat lattes. “If you are piling on added stuff that will add more calories you’re probably going to wipe out all the benefits.
Go Ahead, Be a Slob
Kenneth Rosenman, M.D, an environmental and internal medicine expert, says it’s okay if you only keep your home reasonably clean. It isn’t necessary for it to be pristine and sanitized. He explains that the huge push to disinfect our homes isn’t healthy. Being a little dirty is okay. By killing every germ all around you, including harmless ones, can open the door for much more serious or resistant strains. Not only that but certain household disinfectant sprays and air fresheners can release chemicals that can create an asthma risk for otherwise healthy people. So skip spray cleaners instead us environmentally friendly pourable ones. Don’t forget that using a simple clean damp cloth can do wonders and go a lot further on your budget.
