Habits are like computer programs—pieces of code you’ve programmed into your subconscious.
And because they’re just programs, they can be deleted.
You need to learn how they get into your mind and how to remove them.
Habits are just self-installed programs that sit in your subconscious, directing the mind and body to follow the directives contained in them. When I say self-installed, this could be consciously or unconsciously. But they are all self-created.
Not all habits are bad. We have many valuable habits that help us operate successfully in our lives. For example, when we learn to drive, we set up a routine so we can put all the actions we need into it. We don’t have to keep thinking about them, so we can lessen our brain resources that can be used for other things.
How are habits formed?
Without getting technical, habits are simply formed by your repetitive actions over time.
Of course, habits about food are not as simple as habits like smoking or chewing your nails. Food has a direct connection to survival. We eat to survive. And survival is such a powerful force that can make people do extraordinary or crazy things.
Looking deeper into how we self-sabotage
Self-sabotage is simply a destructive habit or program that makes choices and acts for you. We believe it’s our thinking, but it's not. It’s more like a state of non-thinking—automatic preprogrammed actions.
Can you see how this gives us a way to change this situation? Good for you if you can.
So what can we do to stop these habits?
Self-sabotage isn't the habit. It's that state of being that’s caused by your habits. These habits are what have created the situation you find yourself in now. That's why it’s a great idea to take some time to label your habits.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to make drastic changes all at once. That will end up triggering you and possibly making things worse. Taking smaller steps to help you stay calm and stress-free is better. We know what stress can do, right?
Following these ideas and put yourself on the path to stopping your self-sabotaging behaviors. Those habits that prevent you from losing weight. Decide to transform your life. That’s the first step. Focus on what you can do today that you can stick to right now to stop or lessen one action of self-sabotage.
Get on the right track toward a better, healthier weight, one step at a time.