When people recognize or become aware of their negative
habits, why don't they change? The reason they don't change is because they
refuse to accept responsibility. Besides, the pleasure of continuing is greater
than the pain. They may:
- Lack the desire to change
- Lack the discipline to change
- Lack the belief that they can change
- Lack the awareness for the need to change
All
these factors prevent us from getting rid of our negative habits. We all have a
choice. We can ignore negative behavior and hope it will go away--the ostrich
approach--or face up to it and overcome it for life. Behavior modification
comes from overcoming irrational fears and getting out of the comfort zone.
Remember, fear is a learned behavior and can be unlearned.
The following
excuses are the most common explanations for not changing negative habits:
1.
We have always done it that way.
2. We have never done it that way.
3. That is
not my job.
4. I don't think it will make any difference.
5. I'm too busy.
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