Remove The Deterrent

Summary

• If I remove unhealthy foods like ice cream from my house and replace them with healthy alternatives, it becomes much harder for me to continue bad habits.
• For example, if I'm trying to quit smoking, it's logical not to keep cigarettes around. Instead, I should have nicotine gum available as it makes quitting easier.
• Making healthy alternatives more appealing and easier to use is crucial for changing bad habits.
• Similarly, making it harder to engage in activities that deter me from my goals is essential. This dual approach helps me stay on track.

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How To Take Action

I suggest implementing simple changes to your environment to break bad habits and promote good ones.

Start by identifying the bad habits that are holding you back. For instance, if you're indulging in unhealthy foods, remove them from your house. Replace them with healthier options. This way, it's harder to revert to bad habits.

For smokers trying to quit, don't keep cigarettes around. Instead, have alternatives like nicotine gum readily available. This makes it easier to choose the healthier option and reduces the temptation to smoke.

To make healthy alternatives more appealing, find ones you enjoy. If you're replacing ice cream, pick a delicious and healthy substitute like frozen fruits or yogurt. The key is to make the healthy choice satisfying.

Make it harder to engage in activities that don't align with your goals. If you spend too much time on unproductive websites, install website blockers that limit access. This helps you stay focused on your objectives.

Create a supportive environment. Surround yourself with people who encourage your goals. Share your intentions with friends or family so they can help keep you accountable.

Organize your space to support better habits. For a cleaner diet, prep healthy meals in advance. If your goal is to read more, keep books easily accessible rather than your phone or remote control.

These small, cost-effective changes can make a big difference in breaking bad habits and fostering good ones. By strategically removing obstacles and adding beneficial choices, you'll find it easier to stay on track and achieve your goals.

Full Transcript

so if I remove ice cream from my house and I put in a healthy alternative it's a lot harder for me to keep up with the bad habit if I'm a smoker and I'm trying to quit smoking it would make sense I don't keep cigarettes around it would make sense that I do keep nicotine gum around how do you make the alternative more appealing and easier to execute on and the one that you've been doing that's deterring you from your goals harder