Addiction: a condition that results when a person ingests a substance or engages in an activity that can be pleasurable but the continued use of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life responsibilities, such as work or relationships, or health.
I think too often we think of addiction only in relation to drugs, nicotine, or alcohol when in reality we all have addictions that are keeping us from being our happiest and healthiest. I hope the Feel Great in 8 Challenge will help you in kicking some of those habits.
The guidelines for choosing your addiction are very similar to those for the {personal goal}…
* Avoiding your addiction must be truly challenging for you.
* It needs to be something you can measure and track during the challenge.
*It must not be something already covered by the challenge. {For example, no choosing chocolate or treats as your addiction, that is already covered by the unhealthy food points.}
Here are just a few ideas of addictions and how they’d be avoided/restricted during the challenge to get you thinking…
If you are still having a hard time thinking of an addiction you struggle with, ask someone close to you {and who will be honest with you} to share any they have noticed. If you are unsure if an addiction fits the above guidelines feel free to email me.
I have a obsession of weighing daily. I will try to only weigh once a week
Sounds like a good plan! Remember to look for all the other indicators of health too! 🙂
My addiction is pressing the snooze button.
I think that one needs to be on my list this round too! Great choice! 🙂
I just have to tell you I am only 3 days into the challenge and I have limited my time on Facebook for my addiction. And today when I turned it off I felt so good to walk away knowing that’s not gouging to suck any more of my time today. I did the things I need to do and I have no reason for getting back on there again. I know some days will be hard but today was. Good day.
Thanks for helping us all reach our best selves.
I LOVE this Kathryn!! Keep up the great work!!
I have a true addiction to Dr. Pepper for the last 2 1/2 years! After my third son was born I picked up the soda to help me cope with the stress, late nights with a baby and two other boys! Can I use this as my addiction to cut back on one or to Dr. Pepper 10 calories?
Thanks
Hi JanRae! Cutting back and eventually getting rid of that Dr. Pepper habit is a fantastic goal and will be so good for your health. Unfortunately, as far as the Feel Great in 8 Challenge goes, soda is on the unhealthy list, so you’d have to subtract 5 points for every serving. Feel free to email me if you have any other questions! tiffany@feelgreatin8.com