Thursday, October 20, 2016

Breaking bad habit starts with identifying then

What are 10 daily choices of mine that don't support health.  And their triggers. And my Strategy to overcome that bad habit.

1. Napping in the middles of the day
   TRIGGER :  Sleepy, low energy, boredom, pre-work boost
STRATEGY: choose my time for exercise, go for a brisk walk, or put had phone on close my eyes with a 5 to 10 minute timer.
2. Sitting to long in front of computer
  TRIGGER : getting side tracked doing other things then what was intended intially on the computer
STRATEGY: set a timer, make a list before turning on the computer and check of a you go.  If something else comes up wrote it on a to do list in an hour.  Stand at the computer.  Get up move around before doing another task.  Focus on one task at a time.
3. Snacking
TRIGGER: boredom, hunger,
STRATEGY: keep a list of things to do, chew sugarless gum, taje a full 8 oz of water wait 15 minutes then if still hungry consider healthy snack
4. Not drinking enough water
TRIGGER: forgetting, not having a water bottle with my a lot
STRATEGY:  always have a water bottle, if doesn't work consider a hydration reminder system
5. Drinking soda
TRIGGER: easy choice at drive thru or restaurant, syndromes water taste dirty and i don't like drinking dirty water
STRATEGY: always have water on you, ask if they have bottled water, consider crystal light packets
6. Eating my entire meal even though portions too big.
TRIGGER: it is there eating too fast
STRATEGY:  ask for a to go box immediately and portion meal already before eating
7.  Eating candy all the time
TRIGGER: available at work in very accessible drawer
STRATEGY : chew sugarless gum, have healthy alternative available, don't open that drawer
8. Energy drinks
TRIGGER: thinking i need an energy boost, wick easy fix,doesn't always work
STRATEGY:  drink water, go for a brisk walk, take an energy nap
9. Not planning activities
TRIGGER: not making the time to do so
STRATEGY:  make time for the important things
10. Hitting the snooze button
TRIGGER: warm bed, thinking i have time, think that not making time to get myself ready before going gives me more time to rest
STRATEGY:  set alarm appropriately, make time to get ready, set clothes out day before or decode on what I'm wearing

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