A way to stop bad habits

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"It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them"- Benjamin Franklin 

There is a particular service provider in Nigeria I like; if not for their service, but, for the fact that each time I call, they send me motivational or inspirational quotes. So, there was a day I got a quote that said, “the best way to stop a bad habit is to never begin”. 

Most times, we say what we want to begin a new year or lifestyle with but, we hardly talk about what we don’t want to begin the new year or lifestyle with. There are habits that are needed to be cultivated but, there are some that one mustn't even entertain. 

Habits can be quite difficult to break. Therefore, it is better not to even start bad habits. This is why it is important to guard your heart. Once a thought is implanted into your heart by dwelling on them, it might take a while to remove that thought.

The Bible says, “stay awake and pray so that you won't enter into temptation”. As much as you can, do whatever it takes not to be led into bad habits.

Till the next post, keep learning. 

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