Habits

It is derived from the Latin word "Habitus" which means "State of Being" or "Condition". It can be defined as a tendency or acquired mode of behaviour  which  defines the mindset and character of a person. In English  "Clothing" is the oldest meaning of habit and had nothing to do with the things a person does in a regular way. But these days this meaning is considered only for phrases like "nun's habit, monk's habit, etc ". A habit expert "Gretchen Rubin" writes in his book "Better than Before" about happines achieved through habits, where he describes habits and its types based on both outer and inner expectations which leads to the path of success.

Good habits & Bad Habits

Not all habits are beneficial to us. It’s very important to differentiate between good habits and bad habits. By, doing this a person can build good habits that bring positive results and break bad habits that destroys a person. Good habits are those repetitive actions or behaviors a person want to repeat. They have positive physical, emotional, or psychological consequences. Bad habits are those actions a person repeat that have negative consequences. Some bad habits are harmless, while others can have a deeper, long-term impact. Many of our habits are formed without us even realizing it. Our brains go into autopilot. This can make it difficult to know which of our habits are bad or good. To determine whether a habit is good or bad, think about the effects of the habit like:What are the physical impacts of this habit?, Is this habit negatively affecting my physical well-being?, How is this habit affecting my mental well-being?, Do I feel like I have control over my habit? Am I caught in a spiral doing something I don’t want to do? etc. Hence, by asking these questions a person can know which one to be considered a good habit and which one to be bad.

Let go of Old Habits !

To let go of old habits, we first need to focus on why do we want to change, a research from 2012 states that it is easier to change your habits when the change you want is valuable to you. So, before changing a habit first take a few minutes to think why do you need a change in your habit and whether the change brings any benefits or not. Listing these reasons may help a person to change his habits. By practicing mindfullness a person can develop awareness around his thoughts, feelings and actions. This involves simply observing your habits without judging them or reacting to them. It also helps a person to notice different ways habits effects his daily life. As someone start to recognise these effects, he may feel more driven to work on changing habits.

Habits should be consistent !

At the beginning of a new day, week, month or year someone may feel a burst of excitement and motivation to start a new habit but these feelings may last for a day or week then he might find missing a day. This is why New year's resolution often fail. To stay consistent and stck to your goals is the biggest challenge when there is no motivation. Just like the phrase, "Rome was not built in a day" one should stay regular and consistent and follow his goal properly. so it is important to start small and realistic and add more things on as you go. Another way to stay consistent is by adding an accountability partner that would encourage you to show up everyday and put your best foot forward with your routines, by this  you will feel more motivated and supported to stay on track.

Why Good Habits necessary in life ?

Habits are essential to our health. They can make or break anybody chances of achieving and maintaining the lifestyle goals such as sticking to a diet plan. exercising regularly or managing any medical conditions like diabetes or allergy, along with increase quality of life and promoting longivity.If we consider our body we can make some good habits to keep it healthy like by consuming less sugary food or drinks, consuming fruits and green vegetables doing regular exercises etc. If someone wants to achieve success in his life by getting a placement in some known MNC's he should make a habit of getting updated about the scenario on how to get through the placement drive and know the basis criteria which he should follow to get the job. Habits set a foundation to life , since your habits becomes you, the habits whether good or bad, that you choose to follow ultimately will set the tone for your entire life. If you have a habit of greeting someone with joy , you will end of being a joyful person. So, set yourself up to live a happy  and healthy life by choosing  to develop good habits.

Habits to maintain a good Social and Healthy life

Being healthy and fit isn't a trend; it's a lifestyle . But, some poeple tend to take shortcuts to achieve success in a shorter period of time. Achieving goals with shortcuts can be stressful and it may lead to an invitation for various illnesses and disabilities. So, to maintain a healthy life style firstly we have to eat healthy foods, then do exercise for atleast 30minutes regularly, should not skip breakfast, and as sleep is a crucial function of the body which keeps the body and mind stable so sound sleep is necessary. Drink plenty of water as our body require a great amount of water for every tissue, cell and organ so water is must to keep our body hydrated. Stress should be avoided as it causes heart diseases like stroke, high blood pressure etc.  Maintaining Hygiene is very important, small habits like brushing teeth regularly, taking bath regularly, cleaning your belongings etc, sholud be done everyday. These things not only maintain your health but also improves your social life.