In order for habit change to succeed, support is essential. There are many different types of support and choosing what suits you is entirely up to you!
Think about what support means to you.
What kinds of support would you like?
For instance are you looking for someone to:
* listen to you
* galvanise you into action
* give you advice
* ask thought provoking questions
* lift your spirits
* share their knowledge
Choose people who you know will be positive and supportive in a way that is helpful to you.
It is also useful to have a diverse group of individuals to support you at different times as you go through the process of habit change.
Some people are empathetic listeners, others are inspiring when the going gets tough.
Think about the types of support you would like.
Do you need company, or would you prefer to chat on the phone or via email?
What times and days are mutually convenient for the support to take place?
What happens in an emergency – it may not be an emergency to others, but it feels like an emergency to you! Who do you ask for support in this case?
Looking at the kind of support you would like and asking the people you have available to support you in a specific way, will all help you to succeed in letting go of bad habits.
As well as friends, family and colleagues, there is also professional support which may include coaching, EFT, REBT etc.
Support is really important. Identifying exactly what support I might need is very valuable. This gives me the awareness to look for and ask for it before I really need it. Perhaps there are more sources than I anticipate.
Hi Edna,
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. To ascertain if there are more sources than you anticipate, make a note of your different moods and think of people who could support you back into positivity and going forwards again.
Also make a note of different situations where you would like support. Think about the types of support that you would be looking for and again choose individuals who would support you in a way that is helpful to you.