Which Bad Habit Do You have?

Regular Bad Habits People Create

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Do you have a bad habit? You probably do. In fact, every person on this planet has a bad habit or at least, will develop one at some point in life. Habits are created because of the performance of certain acts in a regular manner. When the mind and body become accustomed to it, these habits become well established and as such, are difficult to break.

Usually, habits are harmless and can even be productive, because they pave the way toward learning. It is only when they become counter productive and affect a person's development and his contribution to his environment that habits need to be changed. Are you guilty of a bad habit? Here are the most common regular habits that people create:

Procrastination
Procrastination is one of the most popular regular habits that people develop. It is also one of the most damaging, although most of the effects are felt at a later stage. People with the habit of procrastination tend to avoid certain tasks, either because these tasks are too difficult, too easy or just simply uncomfortable. Sometimes, when the habit is so well established, avoidance becomes automatic, regardless of the level of difficulty of the task. The result? Wasted time and lost opportunities.

Negative thinking
Negative thinking often becomes a regular habit in people who have had experiences that were difficult or painful. Often, there is a foreboding sense of failure or doom among people who have a negative attitude. They tend to view and treat things as if they are worthless, unsuccessful and a total waste of time, regardless of their real value. People who have developed the habit of negative thinking often find it difficult to see the good points and would rather dwell on the negative aspects.

Impulsiveness
Another regular habit that can be costly is impulsiveness, often found in people who haven’t been able to develop a good sense of maturity and acceptance. It is difficult for them to learn to stand back, take a moment to think and decide and then take action. For them, the first thought that comes to mind is often the best choice so they carry out this thought, unmindful of the consequences.

Complacency
Complacency is often characterized by submissiveness, the tendency to stand back and be content. People who are complacent tend to be self-satisfied with themselves and their present condition, never venturing out to see what else their environment can offer them. Complacent individuals are the complete opposite of go-getters. They tend to dislike change and would rather stay within the boundaries of their comfort zones.

Implementing false limits
People who are afraid to go beyond what they have established to be true and effective tend to implement false limits upon themselves. This habit limits their perspective of things and makes them refuse to accept certain truths and take advantage of certain opportunities. In their minds, it's often difficult to go beyond these boundaries and exert more effort because, as they often believe, it's just not done. They think that whatever effort they give will be ineffective and unsafe.

Bad personal hygiene
Regular habits that involve personal hygiene are often taught and learned in early childhood. Sometimes, they may also be reinforced later in life, when a person learns about their benefits. All the same, if a person fails to develop a personal hygiene, it not only becomes a health risk, it also becomes a reflection of his character.

However, unlike most regular bad habits, this type of habit is probably the easiest to change, considering that many people usually develop an awareness of themselves that often translates later to self-care and development. Sometimes, social factors such as shame and embarrassment can also help bring about a change in habits.

Unhealthy physical habits
Certain habits affect health in a negative way, such as smoking, drinking and excessive eating. These habits may be developed early in life (such as overeating) or they may be acquired later (such as smoking, drinking or taking drugs). They become a problem when they turn into an addiction or begin to threaten their physical health. Habits such as these may or may not be accompanied by an emotional cause or attachment but they become so well established that they often become one of the most difficult to break.