Old Habits

Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man,

but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.

~Mark Twain

Old Habits

During stressful situations or times, it is normal for us to slip back into our old habits. We call them old habits for the hope that they are in our past and will never be part of our present but sometimes they have a way of sneaking up on us. We thought we had them in control, locked away or even vanished them from our lives but they seem to have a way to creep back in once we get too relaxed. We can never promise ourselves that they are gone completely but what we can do is recognize them early when they arrive and do something about them sooner rather than later. During this time of year when it's easy for us to eat too much, drink too much and bring back some unhealthy habits, stop and recognize what you are doing. Don't hide it, don't pretend it's not there, look yourself right in the mirror and be honest. By letting yourself be that open, you can shatter and old habits for good. Stop beating up on yourself, just be honest and start choosing to live better today.