Habits
This is something you do repeatedly, often without thinking about it.
What is a Habit
This emotion may occur when trying something new or changing a habit.
What is nervousness (or anxiety)?
Before making a decision, it is important to think about these.
What are consequences?
The first step in changing a bad habit is recognizing this.
What is the habit/problem?
An action plan is a step-by-step guide for reaching this.
What is a goal?
Brushing your teeth every morning is an example of this type of habit.
What is a good habit
People often feel this emotion when change takes longer than expected.
What is frustration?
A good decision usually helps you reach this.
What is a goal?
People, places, or situations that encourage a bad habit are called these.
What are triggers?
One part of an action plan should include identifying these that make change difficult.
What are obstacles/challenges?
Habits can be either positive or ______.
What is negative (or bad)?
True or False: It is normal to have mixed emotions about change.
What is True?
This is the process of choosing between different options.
What is decision making?
Replacing a bad habit with a positive behavior is called this.
What is substitution (or replacement)?
A trusted adult, friend, or mentor can provide this when you're struggling.
What is support?
Doing something over and over helps create this.
What is a habit/routine?
This positive emotion can occur when you successfully change a bad habit.
What is pride (or happiness)?
When changing a habit, it is helpful to stop and think before doing this.
What is acting impulsively?
True or False: Changing a habit usually happens overnight.
What is False?
Action plans work best when goals are realistic and this.
What is specific?
Habits influence our choices, behaviors, and this part of our daily lives.
What is our routine (or lifestyle)?
Name one emotion someone may feel when trying to break a bad habit.
What is fear, stress, frustration, nervousness, excitement, or pride?
Good decision makers often consider both the short-term and this type of consequence.
What is a long-term consequence?
This quality helps people continue working on change even when it is difficult.
What is perseverance (or persistence)?
Name one step you could include in an action plan to change a bad habit.
What is identifying triggers, asking for help, practicing a replacement behavior, tracking progress, or rewarding success?