<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/505fc251-2049-4ca1-ac60-219be1ae76ca/c36e6ad1-ab90-42d1-be8c-1daf7ccefbae/elevate_(4).png" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/505fc251-2049-4ca1-ac60-219be1ae76ca/c36e6ad1-ab90-42d1-be8c-1daf7ccefbae/elevate_(4).png" width="40px" /> Chapter 2: Identifying Your Habits
Before we embark on the journey of lasting habit change, it's essential to develop self-awareness and understand our current habits.
Let's explore the steps to do just that:
To build lasting habits, we must first become aware of our existing behaviors.
Take a moment to reflect on your daily routines and actions.
What habits do you regularly engage in? Which ones are serving you positively, and which ones may be holding you back?
<aside> ✍🏻 Take a moment to reflect on your daily routines and actions.
Write down three habits you regularly engage in.
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Not all habits are created equal.
Some habits contribute positively to our well-being and personal growth, while others might hinder progress.
Evaluate each habit's impact on your life, relationships, and overall happiness.
<aside> ✍🏻 Next to each habit, note whether it positively contributes to your well-being or if it might hinder your progress.
To understand our habits better, we need to identify the cues that trigger them and the rewards that reinforce them.
Pay attention to the situations or emotions that prompt a specific habit.
Is stress causing you to reach for unhealthy snacks? Is boredom leading to excessive screen time?
<aside> ✍🏻 Choose one of the habits you listed above.
Reflect on the cues that trigger this habit and the rewards you experience afterward.
Write down your observations:
Habit:
By developing self-awareness and distinguishing between positive and negative habits, you're laying the groundwork for lasting habit change.