Using Habits As An Energy Saving Tool
By Bethie Annie
@BethieAnnie (818)
Dayton, Ohio
November 24, 2015 11:49pm CST
Habits use less energy than concentrating on a task. We spend a lot of time trying to erase bad habits, but how often do we focus on creating new, healthier habits. In fact, one of the best ways to erase an old Habit is with the creation of a new Habit. This is why some people replace one bad habit for another bad habit. Why not replace a bad habit with a good habit? A new Habit I am working on developing is writing and interacting with my online peers. The difficult thing about creating a new Habit is that it takes 3 to 6 weeks, usually on the longer side. When your brain focuses on a task it consumes a lot of energy in the form of glucose. When a habit becomes a habit, it no longer takes that exess energy. It then becomes easier to get more done.
From your experience, what is an example of a good habit for adults?
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@BethieAnnie (818)
• Dayton, Ohio
25 Nov 15
We often look at habits like the enemy. In many cases that is true, but it can also be an aly.
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@poehere (15126)
• French Polynesia
25 Nov 15
@BethieAnnie You are right on this one. Thanks for this it really makes a difference.
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@BethieAnnie (818)
• Dayton, Ohio
25 Nov 15
Bingo! The elusive money time equasion rears it's head again. When creating self automation it is logical to consider both time and money.
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@marguicha (215492)
• Chile
1 Dec 15
As I am centering on diets now, I would replace nibbling anything in the fridge with celery and carrot sticks. In the first place, I would have to remember to make them, then spen the energy in doing so and finally place them by my computer.
@TheHorse (205839)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Nov 15
So the cerebellum is energy-efficient? I hadn't really thought of that. Good habits: eating a decent breakfast; drinking water or Gatorade before exercising; never smoking while driving; practicing a musical instrument as a self-reward for getting something done.
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@BethieAnnie (818)
• Dayton, Ohio
25 Nov 15
Indeed, the cerebellum is energy efficient. I had not considered using that language for it, but it's quite purrfect. ;) Sounds like you have developed lots of good habits. May you be a lesson to us all.
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
1 Dec 15
To have replace a bad habit to good is a matter of choice by others .Others fid it hard to change what has been used to for years.
@birjudanak (14319)
• India
26 Nov 15
yes its good thing by thinking positive we can avoid bad habits,go always straight with positive mindset never allow you do mistake and work done good,if you do continue one work sometimes bad thinking to come so just take change by listening music or mediation which make you active again start your work with fresh new idea.
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
25 Nov 15
never thought of my writing compulsion as habitual before but yes it is. You are right. My worst habit is being very untidy. I keep trying to tidy up round myself but usually end up surrounded by clutter again within a very short period
