Habits and Addictions-Change Can be Easy
Human beings are by nature very habitual creatures
. When we are children we learn everything by repeating them, over and over. Once we learn something, whether it is a good thing or a bad, we tend to hang onto it and repeat it. Sometimes without even knowing why we do things, it becomes a second nature and it is actually calming to repeat something that we know very well.
For example, many people who smoke will light a cigarette up when feeling anxious or upset, or some people will automatically grab a smoke after they eat. These are all learned behaviors that we have not only repeated many times, but have come to find comfort in doing them.
Sometimes the behaviors are things that we do not want to keep doing, but cannot seem to stop, for when we try be become agitated or uncomfortable. I had a problem during the time when I was raising my children, that was not good, but regardless of how hard I tried or wanted to change, I could not find it withing me to do it. I hated cleaning my kitchen. When I did clean, I became very angry, and would wash my pots and pans, but would throw the rest of my dishes away, and go buy different ones. I did not mind cleaning the floor, or cooking, just washing the dishes. It upset my kids when I threw the dishes away, but I refused to be bothered with it for it just made me angry and put me in a bad mood to do them.
After a lot of therapy, I finally learned why I was affected this way by this very simple household chore. When I was young, my mother used K.P. duty as a punishment when we got in trouble. In my mind, then as an adult, I felt like I was punishing myself, and that explains the anger.... After I was enlightened with the reason why, I decided that I wanted a clean kitchen, and punishment was not the object any longer. From that day forward it became my favorite chore to do. I felt as if I had freed myself, and it was good.
Knowledge is power, and knowing is half the battle. I have learned methods that truly work to make smoking an easy habit to quit. My husband and I both quit on the first of last January and we still do not smoke. Our mind is a very powerful tool, and if we know how to use it to our advantage, we can tell ourselves to stop, and we will. A form of self brainwashing, is how we successfully stopped, and a few other tips to help along the way.
On day one, take a notebook, and write fifty times, three times a day, this sentence. "I hate the way cigarettes taste". Be faithful about writing this and by day four or five, you will light a cigarette, and be disgusted by the taste of it. During this first week, and through the whole process for that matter, do not put yourself through a guilt trip if you do smoke. It will come very naturally, for after a while the desire is just gone. Also, if it helps, try playing with an unlit cigarette for the oral fixation part of the habit. If you do have the urge to smoke, tell yourself that you will, but later. This helps you from feeling deprived.
Using this method, I have not known one person who did not succeed. I am going to write a series of articles concerning habits and addictions, for so many people suffer trying to stop doing things, like drugs, gambling and there are ways to stop these behaviors that are not difficult. Also there will be advice on kids and how to stop their bad habits and behaviors too.
Try this method and see if it works for you. If you are serious, it will work.
I have experienced programs that take you through steps, and make you go to meetings to face your problems, but hey, as long as you realize that there is a need for change, and you are willing to go through with doing something to change it, isn't that what we are after? There is no need for guilt, and really all you need to do is make up your mind, and do it, so if you are seriously wanting to stop a habit, give this a try and see what happens.
Habits and Addictions-Change Can be Easy
By: ddsurfsca
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