5 steps to help replace the boring habits with new

Sometimes we are so accustomed to do something, such as reach for my phone when experiencing discomfort or want to escape that did not notice it. Such habits are not only hinder us to maintain a healthy relationship with people and notice what is happening around us, but simply stealing our time.

Chelsea Dinsmore (Chelsea Dinsmore), author of the blog Live Your LegendThat helps people to find themselves, she shared her method of getting rid of the annoying habits.

«Very often with the help of such habits we're just trying to get away from the feeling of loneliness, boredom and dissatisfaction with himself - says Chelsea. - Realizing a step for us to perform such a function and what lies behind it, we will better understand themselves. And this is important in order to live a full life and not deceive ourselves».

You can start with these five steps.

1. Determine what habit you want to change

For example, the desire to pick up the phone, check e-mail or social networks.

2. Understand that you will give this habit

The desire to take the phone in hand due to the fact that we want to feel their own importance and connection with other people, as well as escape from loneliness.

3. Think about what a good habit to give you the same result

Rather than go to the social network, try one of the following actions.

• Take a deep breath, it will help to return to the present moment.
• Turn on your favorite song. Music greatly affects our mood.
• Call someone from relatives or write a note by hand, so you feel less lonely.

4. Set clear boundaries for the old habits, unless you want to get rid of it completely

Now almost impossible to completely remove the use of social networks. They are necessary for your communication, allows us to maintain contact with people, and just help to share their creativity and ideas.

If you are not ready to completely abandon their habit, assign it to a specific time, as you allocate time for eating or playing sports. Then during the day you will look forward to these moments, but do not get distracted by other things.

5. Repeat over and over again

To new habit strengthened in place of the old, the new behavior should begin to be associated with receive awards. Therefore, do not back down, repeat the new action again and again, until it becomes automatic.