改变不良习惯的过程及带来的影响英语作文

Changing a Bad Habit: A Journey of Growth

Have you ever had a bad habit that you just couldn't seem to break? I know I have! Last year, I had a really bad habit of biting my nails. It's kind of gross when I think about it now, but back then it was just something I did without really thinking about it. Whenever I felt bored, nervous, or stressed, I would just start chewing on my nails. My mom and teachers were always telling me to stop, but I just couldn't help myself.

One day, my best friend Billy pointed out how bad my nails looked. \"Dude, your nails are all jagged and torn up! That's so gross!\" he exclaimed. I looked down at my fingers and felt really embarrassed. I never realized how bad it had gotten. That's when I decided I needed to make a change and break this bad habit once and for all.

The first step was realizing why I had developed this habit in the first place. I talked to the school counselor, Mrs. Jenkins, about it. She explained that habits like nail-biting are often a way to cope with feelings like stress, anxiety, or boredom. Once I understood that, I started paying more attention to when I was

biting my nails. I noticed that I did it most often when I was feeling worried about a test or presentation at school. Mrs. Jenkins suggested some strategies to help me stop nail-biting. One thing she recommended was putting a bitter-tasting nail polish on my nails to discourage me from biting them. It tasted really yucky, so it definitely helped! Another trick was to carry around a stress ball or fidget spinner to keep my hands busy whenever I felt that urge to bite.

At first, it was really hard to break the habit. I'd catch myself starting to bite my nails without even realizing it. But each time, I would stop myself and consciously use one of the strategies Mrs. Jenkins taught me. Sometimes I'd put the bitter nail polish on, sometimes I'd squeeze my stress ball. It took a lot of effort and concentration at first.

Slowly but surely, I started noticing a difference. My nails were growing out and looking healthier. And the more I

practiced controlling the urge to bite, the easier it became. After a few months, I could go whole days without even thinking about biting my nails!

But breaking this bad habit didn't just improve the

appearance of my nails. I started noticing other positive changes happening too. For one, I felt a lot more confident. I didn't feel

embarrassed about how my nails looked anymore. And I was proud of myself for having the self-discipline and determination to change this bad habit.

I also noticed that I felt less stressed and anxious overall. Using the strategies to avoid nail-biting had helped me find healthier ways to cope with those feelings. Instead of biting my nails, I would take a few deep breaths, squeeze my stress ball, or go for a short walk. I was managing my emotions better.

My focus and concentration at school improved too. Since I wasn't getting distracted by the urge to bite my nails, I could pay better attention in class. My grades even went up a little bit! My teachers commented on how I seemed more engaged and participative.

Changing this one bad habit really did have a ripple effect on other areas of my life. I felt accomplished and capable. If I could break this habit through hard work and perseverance, I knew I could take on other challenges too. I started applying that same determination to other areas, like practicing my musical instrument more diligently or putting more effort into my homework assignments.

Looking back, I'm so glad I made the choice to change that bad nail-biting habit. It wasn't easy, and there were definitely

times when I slipped up and found myself biting my nails again. But instead of getting discouraged, I just picked myself back up and kept working at it. Little by little, I was able to overcome that habit.

The process taught me so much about self-control,

commitment, and believing in myself. I realized that I'm capable of so much more than I thought if I just put my mind to it. Breaking a bad habit doesn't just impact that one behavior - it can change your whole mindset and approach to life.

Now, whenever I feel tempted to slip back into an unhealthy habit, I remind myself of how great it felt to accomplish that goal of stopping nail-biting. I know I have the power to make positive changes, as long as I have patience, strategies, and

determination. Changing a bad habit is hard, but so worth it in the end. It makes you stronger, more confident, and better able to achieve your full potential.

So if you're struggling with a bad habit of your own, don't get discouraged! You can do it too. Just take it one step at a time, be kind to yourself, and keep trying. You've got this! Breaking a bad habit is tough, but think of how awesome you'll feel once you've crushed that goal. The impacts go far beyond just

changing that one behavior. You'll be improving yourself and your life in so many positive ways.