20 Self-Destruction Habits To Stop

Breaking bad habits is challenging, but it is hard to recognize what those habits actually are. Self-destruction habits can cause damages that cannot be healed in the future. That’s why in this blog, I am going to share some self-destruction habits to stop. 

Addicted to scrolling 

Scrolling continuously is harmful to mental health. The addictive quality can lead to obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anxiety, and depression.

Hitting snooze

Snoozing alarm always delays your routine and makes your whole day worse. 

Hanging out with bad influences

Friends who are a bad influence are likely stressing you out and not treating you like a true friend should. They drain your energy. 

Lying to yourself

Self deception is defined as the act of lying to yourself or of making yourself believe something that isn’t really true.

Checking your phone right when you wake up

Checking your phone as soon as you wake up not only distracts your mind but also sets the tone for distraction for the rest of the day.

Eating sugar 

Eating too much added sugar can have many negative health effects. An excess of sweetened foods and beverages can lead to weight gain, blood sugar problems and an increased risk of heart disease, among other dangerous conditions.

Being late 

Being late can be the cause of restlessness, trouble focusing, and attention issues. 

Assuming the worst 

Thinking or assuming always  negative things can be the cause of lack of confidence, self-doubting.

Giving unsolicited advice 

Unsolicited advice can  undermine people’s ability to figure out what’s right for them, to solve their own problems. Giving unsolicited advice can be a frustrating experience for the advice-giver, as well. When our advice is not taken or appreciated, we often feel upset, hurt, or resentful.

Being a ‘yes’ person

There are some pros to being a ‘yes’ person. But there are some cons too. This behavior is not limited to just agreeing with people. Being a “Yes Person” shows up when people are not able to say no to management or peers and end up being overworked.

Saying no to everything 

It’s good to be an independent person and decide what you will do by yourself. But humans are social creatures and there are many good things that are shared in friend circles and other social activities. Sometimes you should be part of other people’s plans and just say “yes” to simple invitations. You never know what doors can be opened with a simple “yes”. 

Making excuses

If people who are in relationships with you are constantly coming up with excuses, it’s possible that they just aren’t all that motivated to accomplish the goals you want them to. 

Watching TV

Watching TV slows down your brain activity because of poor content, subliminal programming, and advertising.

Criticizing 

Criticizing people is a complex situation that only creates distance, spreads negative energies and causes tensions. Criticism is one of the worst kinds of negative thinking, talking and acting.

Overthinking

Overthinking is an unhealthy habit that typically causes more stress by focusing on the negative, dwelling on the past and worrying about the future.

Going to bed super late

Some studies have found that people who go to bed late and have trouble waking up in the morning are more likely to have a shortened lifespan, in addition to a much higher risk of psychological disorders and diabetes.

Judging people 

Judging others can increase fears of being judged and can decrease feelings of connection and empathic understanding.

Talking instead of doing

One of the most self-destructive habits is people talking about what they’re going to accomplish instead of taking actionable advice to actually accomplish something. It doesn’t make any difference. 

Eating fast food

Eating a poor quality diet high in junk food is linked to a higher risk of obesity, depression etc.

Unnecessary self-sacrifice

It’s a virtuous act to cover for others but when you self-sacrifice, it’s best that your sacrifice is not for nothing. Slow but sturdy progress and not wasting anything are the best ways to move further. Let’s not waste anything and stop our unnecessary self-sacrifices.