If you're anything like most people, you have habits you probably want to break. Here's how.
Talking Points:
- Habits form from three components: the “cue” which is like a “trigger” to begin the habit. The next part is the “routine”, or the actual habit itself. After this comes the “reward” aspect of the habit.
- When people are trying to break habits, they usually focus on the routine, or habit, itself. The real focus should be on the cues and rewards that are associated with that habit.
- As your brain begins to associate a certain cue with the reward that comes in the end, it forms the habit. The longer you let this habit grow, the more intertwined those cues and rewards get. If you want to create a positive habit, use a specific and consistent routine followed by a small reward.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some “bad habits” other people have that can get on your nerves? Why do these habits bug you?
- Do you think it is easier to break a habit or make a habit? Explain.
- What are the habits you want to break? How did you first develop these habits?
- What are some habits you want to develop? Why do you want to form these habits? How will you go about forming them?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
