Your habits determine your future.

Here are 8 proven steps to replacing bad habits:

Habits are never “broken” — they’re replaced.

The process of unlearning and replacing bad habits is challenging, but it’s essential to the journey of unlocking your true potential.

Here are 8 proven steps to replacing bad habits:

1. Choose a substitute for your bad habit

You will encounter triggers that make you want to engage in your bad habit.

Train your brain to perform a positive habit instead when these triggers occur.

This new habit should address the same need or desire but in a healthier way.

2. Eliminate triggers

Remove as many triggers for your bad habits as possible.

For example, if you always wake up and scroll on your phone, start sleeping with your phone in another room.

Even if you can’t eliminate a trigger, practice mindfulness and be aware of what it is.

3. Find an accountability partner

Share your goals with someone who will hold you responsible for your progress.

This person will support and motivate you as you work toward replacing bad habits.

Be transparent about your progress — including your setbacks.

4. Surround yourself with like-minded people

You are the company you keep.

Engage with others who share your values and aspirations.

Surround yourself with people who believe in who you can become.

Their positive influence will encourage you to stay committed to your goals.

5. Visualize your success

Imagine yourself successfully adopting your new habits.

Think about how your life will be different when you finally make the changes you’re striving for.

This mental rehearsal will boost your motivation and reinforce your commitment.

6. Don’t overcomplicate it

You can’t change your entire identity overnight. Meaningful progress takes time.

Focus on one habit at a time and keep your approach simple.

Trying to change too many things at once may overwhelm you and impede your progress.

7. Counter negative thoughts

Self-defeating thoughts can hinder your progress.

When you acknowledge your faults, always remind yourself that you have the power to change.

For example:

“I know I have let my weight get out of hand, but I know what I need to do to fix it.”

8. Plan for failure

Accept that setbacks are a natural part of the process.

The most successful people don’t avoid failure entirely; they learn how to fail productively.

Prepare strategies for overcoming obstacles, and use failures as opportunities to learn and grow.

Your brain is constantly forming habits, whether you realize it or not.

They are the foundation of who you are and who you will become.

Use these steps to become the best version of yourself.

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