Sunday, December 27, 2009

Can you guys give me advice on breaking old habits?

Growing up and being raised by my mom alone nothing was expected of me i was basically allowed to do whatever i wanted and one of those things was not doing any chores and my mom never said anything well 10 years go by and she decides to get married and pregnant and now 5 years later she always complaining how i never do anything and i need to grow up and then gets mad when i don't know how to mop or sweep i am learning but still i am lazy and i want to know how to change that?Can you guys give me advice on breaking old habits?
Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.





Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.





dont focus on what you dont want, you will only get more.





An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea. stop being lazy.





you stop being lazy by stopping being lazy. its that simple. your mind is weak yes? try baby steps.





clean your house up for 20 minutes today. set a goal for an hour at the end of the week. do this once or twice a week.





you also have to want to change. your mind may be too conflicted to do anything, if so seek help.Can you guys give me advice on breaking old habits?
you shouldn't feel bad for not knowing how to do something you were never taught. maybe you could ask your mom to write down everything she wants from you and have her write down directions and a description of how to do it. if she gets mad at you for not knowing how to do it, don't feel like you can't tell her that its her own fault. how is someone supposed to do 4x3 in their head if no one has every showed them how to even do it on paper? its the same thing.
Practice and patience! My stepson is in your same boat (just him, his mom and two sisters from age 3 to 15) and the habits are hard to break!





As a parent, I would tell you to focus on how you are making your mom's life easier by helping out, and allowing her to relax a little more and be a mom to you instead of your drill sergeant. As a former teen, I'd see if she's open to some sort of reward system for doing chores (increased allowance, more internet/TV time, etc). I'd be open to a reward system if my kids followed through with it!
Remember, every habit takes 21 days to change or adapt. Make a list of good things you want to change and things you want to correct. Stick to the 21 day rule. If you can mentally tought it out and follow your plan for 21 days, you should be able to succeed in anything.





Trust me. It works.
ans=effort and patience

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