Love Life With Matthew Hussey 255: Bad Habits Don’t Have To Ruin Your Life. Do This Instead…
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Jul 31, 2024 Struggling with bad habits? You're not alone, and there’s hope! The discussion focuses on how to harness your psychology to overcome impulses. Self-compassion is key when breaking unhealthy patterns. External stressors can derail your progress, so understanding their impact is vital. Additionally, the importance of cultivating sustainable habits in relationships is emphasized. Long-term fulfillment should take precedence over fleeting experiences, paving the way for personal growth and successful connections.
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Consequences and Urgency
- Consider the consequences of your bad habits to create a sense of urgency.
- However, consequences alone may not be enough for lasting change.
Self-Soothing with Bad Habits
- Indulging in bad habits might be a way of self-soothing when other needs aren't met.
- Address underlying issues like stress or overwork to break free from these patterns.
Self-Compassion for Change
- Recognize that changing habits is difficult and requires self-compassion, not self-criticism.
- If change were easy, you would have already done it.