The most critical Exercise in beginning the process of breaking a bad habit is looking at what is the payoff and what is the cost?

Let’s look at alcohol abuse: ask yourself “what do I gain by having 5 or 6 drinks every night when I get home from work?” Of course, the answer is easy.

For you it might be, “A drink or two relaxes me”, “I have time to think about the day’s events”, or “I can forget about the stresses of the day, my pain in the butt employees or clients I had to deal with today”.  “I just need to unwind a little.”

Then, you must honestly answer this question: “But what is it costing me?”

The answer may be less time with your spouse and family because you aren’t fully present for them (as you are trying to forget the events of the day and to unwind), a monumental hangover in the morning, alcohol may make you cranky and moody, or in a worse-case scenario, you may become abusive and hostile.  What is it doing to our organs and you physically, that you won’t realize until years later? 

Once you’ve assessed the positive and negative impact the bad habit plays in your life, it’s time to begin an action plan to break whatever bad habits you might have (and some you don’t even realize you have). Over the next 10 days we will explore 10 tips to help you break those bad habits.

So, Tune in tomorrow for Tip #1.  

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Anne Bachrach Goal Setting and Achievement Podcaster and Author

Anne Bachrach is a renowned expert in accountability and has helped business owners for over 25 years to achieve their ideal business and life. She believes that personal accountability is the key to success, and having someone to answer to regularly about progress is a powerful motivator. Anne has authored many books, including "Excuses Don't Count; Results Rule!", "Live Life with No Regrets; How the Choices We Make Impact Our Lives", and "The Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, No Excuses!". She has also co-authored the book "Roadmap to Success" with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard.

Anne has been podcasting since 2008, sharing her business success principles and resources on The Accountability Coach Podcast. She also started The Accountability Minute in 2018, which is a daily, single, simple, and doable idea to help individuals stay accountable and achieve their goals. With her fresh approach to business and emphasis on personal accountability, Anne Bachrach is a valuable resource for any business professional looking to accelerate their results and achieve their highest potential.