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There are two or three unconscious tendencies that I would like to break:

 As soon as I wake up, I check my phone - This can be distracting and cause me to feel
stressed and overwhelmed.
 Delaying assignments - This could affect my productivity and make me feel anxious and
guilty.
 Snacking on unhealthy foods when I'm bored or stressed out, which can result in weight
gain and other health issues.

Three behaviours I would like to cultivate:

 I try to meditate for ten minutes each morning to help me declutter and concentrate on
the here and now.
 I maintain my physical and emotional well-being by exercising for 30 minutes at least
three times per week.
 Reading for thirty minutes before bed. This helps me learn new things and relieve
tension. It also helps me unwind.

Significant cues that could assist me in recognising when I am slipping into habit:

Checking my phone first thing in the morning:


 The sound of my alarm clock
 Seeing my phone on my bedside table
 Boredom or restlessness
Procrastinating on tasks:
 Feeling overwhelmed or frightened
 Lack of motivation
 Perfectionism
Consuming unhealthy snacks when I'm bored or worried out:
 The sensation of hunger or anxiety
 The visual appeal of unhealthy snacks
 Being restless or bored

How I'm going to intentionally practise forming new habits over the next ten days:

Giving in to the temptation to check my phone first thing in the morning:


I'll store my phone in a different room during the night to avoid being tempted to do so. I
will practise mindfulness at the beginning of my day, such journaling or meditation.

Putting off work:


I'll divide big jobs into smaller, easier-to-manage assignments. I'll give myself deadlines and
adhere to them. When I finish a task, I'll treat myself.
I will keep nutritious snacks on hand so that I have something to eat when I'm hungry.

Eating unhealthy snacks when I'm feeling worried or bored: I'll find other methods to pass
the time when I'm stressed or bored, like working out, reading, or hanging out with friends.
After ten days, I've thought back on my experience:

I observed some beneficial effects after consciously forming new habits for ten days. I made
less excuses to put off doing chores, ate better snacks and was able to check my phone less
frequently in the morning. I also felt less anxious and more productive.

I did discover, though, that it was difficult to consistently follow my new routines. I
occasionally made a mistake and reverted to my previous behaviours. But I made a second
attempt the next day after realising my faults.

I am pleased with my overall progress in the last ten days. I have faith that I can carry on
forming new routines and improving my conduct.

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