<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:


Recognizing Current Habits:

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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Positive or Negative:

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.


Triggers and Rewards:

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.