Attention-getting Material
According to Dr. Bernarr D C, 70% of the people out there didn't notice that they have a habit which they have been harboring since childhood and it might have become second nature. While the report on Askmen.com stated that most men that are smoking always keen to quit but didn't know the right ways. These figures show that almost of us have an unpleasant habit whether we realize it or not and we always wanted to get rid of it but didn't know the proper ways, yet. So today, allow me to discuss about ways to break bad habit.
Establish Credibility
I became interested to talk about this topic base on my experience. My cousin love to buy shoes when she goes shopping. The problem is, she always wears the same pair of shoes but, she kept buying a new pair although she realize she won't actually wear it. She ask my opinion about the problem. So I learned more about how to stop bad habit by reading books and articles to help me get rid of my bad habit. Then, I further my research by asking people about their bad habit and ways to stop it.
Thesis Statement
There are three ways to break bad habits which are know and examine yourself, find healthy replacement and ask for a support.{Transition : Let me start with the first way to break bad habits which is know yourself}
The first way to break bad habit is you need to know and examine yourself.
You must aware of your bad habit. Try to figure out when you starting to get used to it and why you are doing it. Then, ask yourself whether you are ready to quit the habit entirely? Dr. Bernarr on his article titled "Break All Our Bad Habits by Following the Cure Indicated below Which Always Works" said you need to acknowledge your desire to quit and to cultivate an attitude of avoidance.
{Transition: Since you've examined and known yourself well, you should find an alternative}
Next, you need to find healthy replacement for your bad habits.
You need to replace your habit with healthier and better replacement. Do something that you are passionate about yet it is healthy like playing sports, collecting stamps, dancing and more. For example, you can get rid of smoking by exercise regularly, eat more fruits and vegetables, etc. If you want to break your internet addiction habit, you can reduce your time when surfing the internet. An article titled "Creating a Better Life" on The Star dated 27 December 2006 stated that you need to try to catch yourself when you find yourself doing the habit and stop yourself as soon as you can. Start the alternative behavior you decided you wanted to do instead. {Transition: Now let us move to the last and most important ways which is asking for a support.}
The final way is to ask for a support.
Let your family and close friends know that you are trying to break your habit. Ask them to remind you when you are doing your habit. Maybe you can reward them for example by treat them to a nice dinner if you are enable to break your habit entirely. Askmen.com said that whenever you indulge yourself, have those close to you bring it to your attention, since the habits are frequently involuntary. It's often a good way to strike your pride and will help you in the motivation department. {Transition: Before ending my speech, I hope by now, all of you may have an idea to break your bad habit}
Conclusion:
In brief, we have talked about the three ways that can helps you break you bad habits which are by knowing yourself, finding healthy replacement and asking for a support.
Today we have taken a look at the ways that can help you get rid of your own bad habit. It is never too late to make a change. You just need some motivation, support and the strength within yourself.Practice is indispensable. The secret of success is practice. We are always wanted to leave our bad habit behind but we just don't know how to do it properly right? So, I hope what I've shared with all of you today can help.
