Bad Habits
Doing this excessively causes liver damage, cirrhosis, and can lead to blackouts
(Heavy Drinking)
Negative influence of friends can lead to bad habits
(Peer Pressure)
Breaking tasks into smaller steps, setting realistic deadlines, practicing mindfulness, and prioritizing tasks can help with this bad habit
(procrastination)
Habits are created through Reminder, Routine and…
(Reward)
Procrastination can lead to…
(tasks being unfinished, the stress of knowing you have to finish something eventually, guilt or shame for not finishing it)
This self-care practice involves taking 5-10 minutes to breathe deeply and clear your mind, helping reduce stress and break the cycle of unhealthy habits.
(Meditation or mindfulness)
Doing this can cause your system will slow down to conserve energy and store calories; this will affect your metabolism
(Skip breakfast or a meal)
Overspending money on unnecessary things
(money management)
This habit can help you process difficult emotions, clarify your thoughts, generate new ideas, and reflect on and set new goals
(Journaling)
Feeling that you are always right and not letting others explain their point of view
(blaming others)
Overusing social media can lead to this negative feeling when you compare yourself to others.
( low self-esteem or insecurity)
Name one benefit of a Nap
(Improved performance, including quicker reaction time and better memory, longer life span!)
Inhaling and exhaling burning tobacco leads to numerous health issues.
(Heavy Smoking)
Studies show that regular use of this substance during adolescence can reduce academic performance, increase dropout rates, and interfere with brain development.
(marijuana)
This productivity benefit of maintaining organized study habits can reduce stress and improve grades.
(Better time management)
This effective strategy for breaking bad habits involves identifying a negative behavior and deliberately replacing it with a positive alternative that satisfies the same underlying need.
(Habit substitution or habit swapping)
Lack of sleep causes…
(laziness/low-power, short temper/easily irritable)
This good habit boosts your immune system and helps you recover faster from colds.
(drinking enough water or staying hydrated)
This can cause loneliness, depression and even doing risky behaviors
(What is Isolation)
This can lead to a "high" from sharing rumors about others, but often leads to damaged friendships and reduced trust from peers.
(Gossiping)
Going to bed around the same time every night and not being on your phone in bed is an example of good…
(sleep hygiene)
Setting Time Limits On Apps on Your Phone Helps With This Bad Habit Many Teens Have
(Excessive Screen Time)
Studies show that teens who engage in this habit of cutting themselves off from peers are at higher risk for depression.
(Self-isolation)
Not only does this good habit clear your mind, it lowers your blood sugar, and some of the greatest minds in history credit it with giving them amazing ideas!
(Taking Walks)
Not getting this on a regular basis and if missed for at least 3 days or more can cause psychosis
(What is sleep)
This habit of constantly finding fault with others often stems from insecurity, but breaking it can lead to stronger relationships and improved mental health.
(Being hypercritical)
You have a big project due in two weeks for school, what would be the best habit to have? (Finish it as fast as possible, Wait until the last day to do it, or Do a little bit every day?)
Do a little bit every day
Joining just one club or group activity can significantly reduce the negative effects of which bad habit?
(self isolation)
This emotional effect can build up when you bottle up your feelings instead of talking about them.
(anxiety or emotional burnout)
This habit improves your mental health by helping you process emotions in a healthy way.
(journaling or talking to someone you trust)