{"id":97870,"date":"2023-04-04T10:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T14:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=97870"},"modified":"2023-04-07T10:26:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T14:26:31","slug":"how-to-avoid-bad-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-bad-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Bad Habits After a Dopamine Detox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you on a journey of self-improvement? How do you avoid bad habits that could ruin your hard work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <em>Dopamine Detox<\/em>, Thibaut Meurisse says that dopamine can steal your focus away from the work that matters most. The solution is a dopamine detox that can last up to 30 days\u2014but the work doesn&#8217;t stop there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to avoid bad habits that you broke after you&#8217;ve finished your detox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-after-the-detox\"><strong>After the Detox<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For your detox to have a sustained impact on your life, <strong>you need to continue healthy habits after your detox ends<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muerrisse acknowledges that it can be easy to fall back into old habits. He offers the following strategies for those who want to know how to avoid bad habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-go-easy-on-yourself\/\">Be kind to yourself<\/a>.<\/strong> The world is designed for sensory overload, so know that you have an uphill battle ahead of you. (Shortform note: <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/atomic-habits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Atomic Habits<\/em><\/a> author James Clear acknowledges that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/building-habits\/\">building habits<\/a> can be hard, so he suggests <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/atomic-habits#how-to-change-your-habits-start-with-your-identity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tying your desired habits to your identity to make it easier.<\/a> He explains that most people try to change their behavior by implementing goal-driven habits, but goal-driven habits don\u2019t create long-term change because once you\u2019ve met your goal, you stop performing the desired habit. Identity-driven habits, on the other hand, work because you\u2019re inspired to behave like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-become-the-person-you-want-to-be-2\/\">the person you want to be<\/a>. You perform the habit because it\u2019s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/your-genius\/\">who you are<\/a><\/em>, making the habit an expression of your identity.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practice self-awareness<\/strong> so you can notice when you start to engage in old habits again. (Shortform note: In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/breaking-the-habit-of-being-yourself\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself<\/em><\/a>, Joe Dispenza writes that <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/breaking-the-habit-of-being-yourself#meditation-creating-a-new-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-awareness through meditation is the first step to breaking old habits<\/a>. He says your thoughts and beliefs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/shape-your-reality\/\">shape your reality<\/a>, and so by using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/eckhart-tolle-meditation-mindfulness\/\">meditation<\/a> to become more conscious of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/thinking-habits\/\">habitual thoughts<\/a> and behaviors, you can interrupt those habits and create new, more positive ones that will result in self-transformation.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cultivate present-mindedness<\/strong> through activities like mindfulness, stretching, walking, rich conversation, or even being bored. (Shortform note: Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/wherever-you-go-there-you-are\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Wherever You Go, There You Are<\/em><\/a>, suggests focusing on your breath when trying to practice present-mindedness. He explains that <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/wherever-you-go-there-you-are#focus-on-your-breath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your breath is an invaluable tool<\/a> because it is always with you and provides you with something steady to draw your attention back to when your mind wanders.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sustained-productivity\"><strong>Sustained Productivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate goal of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-is-a-dopamine-detox\/\">dopamine detox is<\/a> to increase your productivity so you can meet your long-term goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To sustain the benefits of the dopamine detox and increase your productivity, Meurisse argues that you must stay focused, be consistent, and prioritize the tasks that have the biggest impact on your long-term goals. One way to do this is by implementing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-schedule-your-day-2\/\">daily schedule<\/a>. Every day, write down three to five tasks you want to complete. Number those tasks in order of importance. Start working on number one, only moving on to the next task when you\u2019ve completed the first. He argues that a consistent daily schedule will help keep you on track and help you prioritize the most impactful tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Chris Bailey, author of <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-productivity-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Productivity Project<\/em><\/a>, argues that increasing your productivity also requires <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-productivity-project#manage-your-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">effectively managing your energy<\/a>. He suggests that in addition to staying focused, minimizing distractions, and focusing on your high-impact tasks, it\u2019s crucial to do your most important work when you have the most energy for focus, and to leave plenty of time in your day for breaks to unwind, exercise, drink water, and eat nutritious food. As you&#8217;re planning your daily schedule, make sure to take into consideration your energy needs throughout the day.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you on a journey of self-improvement? How do you avoid bad habits that could ruin your hard work? In Dopamine Detox, Thibaut Meurisse says that dopamine can steal your focus away from the work that matters most. The solution is a dopamine detox that can last up to 30 days\u2014but the work doesn&#8217;t stop there. 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