How to address and correct a problem in steps

Facing a bad habit is one thing, but when there is habit after habit piling up on itself, the start can become difficult. Where to begin? How to face the monster?

Just start.

First, start small no matter how big the beast is, just start. This may be helpful to some and infuriating to others, it is that simple. Let’s use food for instance, I have been struggling with my weight for years. I am so frustrated, I have tried every trendy diet made to mankind: teas, pills, powders you name it, I’ve tried it! I try to eat healthy, but I always have to start over, (which is what we all go through in life). Keep in mind… I have been eating the same for years, my efforts to do the work is nonexistent because I see so many other people losing weight instantly! I feel I can change my health condition through the lives of other people’s habit. Let’s stop the story here.

List the problems.

If I asked you, “what are some poor foods you eat?” You would probably identify a few of them, right? We all have a sense of what is hurting us, so pinpoint those little pimples. For example, the food that can sit on a shelf for months to years and still be consumed. I am not saying all but majority of the foods we eat are poor in nutrients. How about exercising? Or fluid intake? Poor sleep patterns? So identify the habits first.

Pick one problem.

Once you have identified the poor habits, then you pick one of the poor habits and attack. Jump on that bad habit and rip it to shreds, meaning slowly restrict yourself from the late night ice cream snacks and replace with something sweet and creamy like yogurt or mango. You want to replace your poor cravings with a healthy alternative. You want to look and feel youthful without the aches and pains of aging. Once you switch the dead food with lively food; you want to maintain the restriction or minimum consumption for about a month. I know a month is pushing it, but this time breaks addictions and cravings of sugars, sodium, refined breads, and meats.

Start small.

Start small and start somewhere goes a long way. No matter the situation, most people know some form of solution to their problem(s). There was a solution before the problem, until you caught yourself stopping by Krispy Kremes or McDonald’s daily. We have to check ourselves daily. What did you do before your habit became uncontrollable. If weight is the problem, recall the food you have eaten today; Or a health condition, check your lifestyle.

Record your habits.

You have a detective side especially when you suspect something strange about a person or an event. Or when you have worked extra hours and your paycheck is short. Why haven’t you resolved the issue with your health? Are you going to wait till your in the hospital? I hope not. There are so many different factors contributing to bad habits, so I ask, where do you begin? Here are some suggestions

• Accountability: Surround yourself around people who will keep you striving forward positively, who will keep you in check.

• Health: Your health is important if you do not take care of your body it will shut down. Eat in moderation, know when to cut back. Challenge yourself to go without.

• Self-check: Be willing to evaluate yourself instead of pointing the fingers. Take responsibility for your actions. Stop putting the defense up when someone tells you the truth about yourself, own up to your actions and grow from the experience, if applies.

• Keep Personal Record: We tend to put our health on the back burner until it is too late. Getting a planner or notebook to jot down the daily intake you consume everyday; including all meals, snacks, beverages, pills, medicine and symptoms you may experience that day. That way you keep track of your food intake. You can narrow down or even pinpoint your health problems. I have a 5-year planner that gives me ample space to record and keep record of my growth and changes in the pass year or so. Great way to keep notes of your health!

Poor habits can be a problem to face especially if you think its a good habit. But once you have identified the poor habit you have already won. The struggle is changing it; but little by little with an encouraging team, accountability, and a record book, you can only grow. If you are struggling with a poor habit get the 5-year planner, have your team ready and go for it. I will be more than happy to encourage you and keep you driven.

“You learn from your reactions to give a inspirational action!“

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