Unhealthy Habits You Are Falling For Every Day

6-Unhealthy Habits You Are Falling For Every Day 

 

Unhealthy Habits You Are Falling For Every Day

The top two unhealthy activities we can engage in on a daily basis are unquestionably eating junk food and smoking. But what about other less common through about unhealthy habits? In this video, we highlight things like rumination, skipping breakfast, arguing a lot with siblings, ignoring your own mental and physical needs, etc. Let us know if we miss anything else on the list. By the end of this video, we hope that you gain some awareness of bad habits that you may be doing without realizing them. It is entirely up to you whether or not to work on those negative behaviors. Spend the necessary time examining your motivations for your actions.

 

Our days can be filled with many things. You may have a peaceful morning with your family and dog by your side and then an exciting night out with your friends in the evening. Or maybe you have a good book for your morning and an exciting project to finish in the afternoon. These things can make our days feel wonderful. What about the common unhealthy things we tend to do daily? Are there any unhealthy habits that tend to pop up daily for many people? There are quite a few. Here are six unhealthy things you are likely doing every day.

 

Number one, rumination on stressful events.

Do you ruminate on stressful events that have already happened? Maybe you’re rehashing old scenarios that worried you at the time or remembering each stressful detail of your day. This could have a negative impact on your mental well-being in the long run.

Rumination has been linked to depression and is a known risk factor, according to a 2017 study that was published in the journal "Behavior and Therapy." It can have negative consequences both on its own and in combination with stress. According to the study's findings, reducing ruminating after stressful events may help lift a low mood. The best course of action is to divert your attention to something you enjoy as soon as you notice that you are drifting off into unhealthy rumination in the hopes that positive thoughts will replace the negative ones, even though it can be easy to fall into that state of overthinking and analyzing negative aspects of an event.

 

Number Two, not taking care of your physical or emotional needs.

It’s important that we take care of ourselves first so we can enjoy our days to their full potential. This could be a break from work to take a warm relaxing bath or an art break in your current sketchbook or a chill hangout with your friends or family watching a good movie together. We should always focus on our mental and physical health so we can have the strength to achieve any goals we may have for the day. If you don’t take care of yourself first, you’ll only lose energy and become exhausted by the time you move on to your next task or assignment. Not taking the time for yourself and your needs could also lead you down a path to depression and other health problems. Make a conscious effort to make yourself a priority because you matter too.

 

 

Number Three, Procrastination.

This common habit is another topping on our list. Are you guilty of procrastination? All you want to do is sit down and finish that art project due tomorrow but you’d rather binge that favorite TV show of yours. “just one more episode,” you tell yourself. Lies. This is a tough one. How can you help prevent this? Small, but effective choices like putting away any distractions and working on the task at hand in a quiet place can work wonders. Then think baby steps as you complete your work.  Divide the task into small achievable goals. Once you complete one, you may just gain a burst of motivation to complete the others. It’s worth a try.

 

Number Four, Skipping Breakfast.

How often do you skip breakfast? We need the energy to start our day and we can get this much-needed energy by getting a sufficient amount of hours of sleep and a healthy breakfast each morning. It will boost our metabolism and keep our brain alert for the day ahead. At the very least, don’t skip the toast and jam, and don’t skip that glass of orange juice each morning.

 

Number Five, Arguing with friends and family.

How often do you argue with your friends? What about your siblings? A 2007 study in the “American Journal of Psychiatry” found that males are at a higher risk for depression if they have a poor relationship with their siblings. So what topics of argument seemed to cause the most problems? In 2012, researchers at the University of Missouri found that teenagers may be at higher risk of going to depressive symptoms, anxiety, and low self-esteem if their frequent arguments with their siblings fall into two categories. The topics are violations of personal domain or conflicts over fairness and equality. MU assistant professor of psychological science, Nichole Campione-Barr found that conflicts over issues of equality and fairness are correlated to greater depression one year later, according to her results. So when it comes to these topics, it’s best to be fair to both you and your siblings and let the argument drop. How about watching a good old movie together to patch things up?

 

Number Six, ignoring your Physical and Mental Health.

Do you pay attention to your physical and mental health when you should? Our lives can be filled with busy days and constant interruptions, but it’s best not to ignore your mental and physical health. There’s taking care of our daily needs, but there’s also recognizing when something else may be going on with your physical or mental health. If you sense something is wrong with your health, it’s best not to ignore it and seek out some help or guidance. Most of our health problems will arise later than sooner if we don’t take care of our health now. Know that it’s okay to take breaks when overworked or simply just worked. If you feel overwhelmed or emotional, express yourself by journaling or talking to someone. It’s always best to seek out help when you are feeling a bit burnt out or stressed, even more so if you feel something pressing is going on. It’s okay to ask for help when you need it. It’s probably best not to procrastinate on this one.

So how many of these unhealthy things do you do each day? Feel free to share with us in the comments down below.