One specific behavior that I tried to change in myself relates to the
consumption of junk and unhealthy food. I was previously fond of
consuming junk food on a regular basis. However, it took a toll on my
health and thus, I decided to eat healthy food and restrict the
consumption of outside food. Initially, when I tied to change my
behavior it was extremely tough and challenging because I would feel
tempted to follow my past eating habits. It took a lot of determination
and support from my family and friends to stick to a disciplined
approach. One vital thing that I realized during the specific period of
time was that one must remain self-motivated to bring about a
positive change in one’s behavior (Pfau, 2017). The support from
others, especially family members and close ones, is definitely vital.
However, the most important thing is the ability to listen to the
rational part of the brain instead of getting demotivated.
It might seem very easy to stick to the old behavior instead of making
any kind of changes. However, persistent effort is needed to get rid
of old behaviors and replace them with better behaviors. I had to
work on my self-determination, which helped me to bring about a
positive change in my eating habits. Even though the transition phase
was tough in the beginning but later on I was able to have control
over my behavior relating to eating healthy and home-cooked food.
For any individual who intends to bring about a change in his or her
behavior, it is essential to focus on self-determination and discipline.
These elements serve as the cornerstone of behavioral change. In
addition to these elements, receiving support and motivation from
others is also necessary to bring about a positive change in one’s
behavior.
References
Pfau, R. H. (2017).
Your Behavior: Understanding and Changing the
Things You Do
. Paragon House.
