Habit (not the burger place) Habits could lead our lives in two directions, the right path that leads to success and well-being, or the path that leads to nowhere and laziness. Right now I am on the path the leads to nowhere and laziness. However, changing or getting rid of a bad habit is not an easy task to accomplish. In the book “The Power Of Habit” by Charles Duhigg explains with willpower and determination you can change certain habit and achieve any long goal you wanted to achieve. A change in bad habits leads to a change in life"(Jenny Craig). Personally, my bad habit is coming home from college, proceed to laying down on my bed and go on my phone, which leads to losing precious time for completing my homework. Fortunately, I'm
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Duhigg states,”The problem is that your brain can’t tell the difference between bad and good habits, and so if you have a bad one, it’s always lurking there, waiting for the right cues and rewards” (pg 20). Changing a habit isn’t an easy task, it takes a bunch of willpower and motivation to change a habit. If it was so easy nobody would have a bad habit, everybody would a habit that would enjoy. If you set your mind to it and really have the determination, you can change any bad habit you’d like. Unfortunately, there are some few people that would give up during the process. Then there are those who can change their bad habits and when you do you’ll receive great benefits from …show more content…
My habit is a very common among my fellow peers. We all have that urge to procrastinate and to tell yourself that you'll do it later. What I've learned during my project is that habits can be quite difficult to get rid of. Duhigg states,”Once someone creates a new pattern, studies have demonstrated, going for a jog or ignoring the doughnuts becomes as automatic as any other habit” (pg 20).You really need serious motivation and determination to change a habit. This was the case for me as well, I needed to think how this will affect me in the future if I don't change my habit. This was my motivation that caused me to procrastinate less and do my homework on time. With a little determination and motivation you can accomplish anything in life including changing or getting rid of a bad habit. Duhigg states,”Habits shape our lives more than we realize”(pg 25). Habits control our lives either in a negative way or in a positive way it's up to you if you’re willing to take that chance, To take the path that leads to nowhere and laziness or the path to success and
Duhigg states,”The problem is that your brain can’t tell the difference between bad and good habits, and so if you have a bad one, it’s always lurking there, waiting for the right cues and rewards” (pg 20). Changing a habit isn’t an easy task, it takes a bunch of willpower and motivation to change a habit. If it was so easy nobody would have a bad habit, everybody would a habit that would enjoy. If you set your mind to it and really have the determination, you can change any bad habit you’d like. Unfortunately, there are some few people that would give up during the process. Then there are those who can change their bad habits and when you do you’ll receive great benefits from …show more content…
My habit is a very common among my fellow peers. We all have that urge to procrastinate and to tell yourself that you'll do it later. What I've learned during my project is that habits can be quite difficult to get rid of. Duhigg states,”Once someone creates a new pattern, studies have demonstrated, going for a jog or ignoring the doughnuts becomes as automatic as any other habit” (pg 20).You really need serious motivation and determination to change a habit. This was the case for me as well, I needed to think how this will affect me in the future if I don't change my habit. This was my motivation that caused me to procrastinate less and do my homework on time. With a little determination and motivation you can accomplish anything in life including changing or getting rid of a bad habit. Duhigg states,”Habits shape our lives more than we realize”(pg 25). Habits control our lives either in a negative way or in a positive way it's up to you if you’re willing to take that chance, To take the path that leads to nowhere and laziness or the path to success and