THE SIX TOXIC HABITS TO AVOID

The 6 toxic habits to avoid

Your  daily behavior determines your ability to succeed in the projects  you undertake .

As many adages say, it is what you do and embody that leads you, or not, to success.

And certain behaviors can be toxic to this success: here are 6 habits to avoid, which you may have adopted without knowing it. 

Replace your bad habits…

1 – Procrastination 

Man's enemy is none other than himself: he is responsible for his failures.

Many people think they are doing something when they are only thinking: this is called procrastination.

It's the evil of the 21st century: with the development of social networks and sources of entertainment, it's  easy to miss one's goals  by letting oneself go.

Procrastination  is both physical and mental  : it's choosing to do nothing with your days, or not thinking further about your life plan.

In both cases, the result is the same: this toxic habit leads to your downfall. 

This toxic habit can have serious consequences for your future. It's important to  seize opportunities when they arise , and therefore, you must always be ready to take the plunge.

This preparation takes time, energy and investment: it is the opposite of procrastination.

Even when you think you have nothing to do, you actually have a lot to do: don't let everyday life get the better of your desire to go further. 

Besides procrastination, thinking for others or being jealous of them is another toxic habit. 

2 – Jealousy 

When faced with failures or difficulties, or even simply dissatisfaction (with your personal or professional situation), it is human to look for someone to blame, or to  compare your situation to that of other people .

Besides, you may have the unfortunate habit of comparing yourself to those around you, whether they are brothers and sisters or friends.

If it is a human reaction, the fact that it becomes a reflex makes it a toxic habit.

Indeed, everyone has a journey with different objectives, including the way to achieve them.

If you compare yourself, especially by always placing yourself in the position of victim,  this jealousy will be a hindrance to your progress  : by wanting to live in the place of others, we end up no longer being masters of our destiny. 

Believing that others are more fortunate or advantaged in life is toxic to you and your relationships.

Take a step back and appreciate what you already have and ask yourself how to reach the next stage,  enriching yourself with the feedback from those around you. 

Jealousy is a toxic habit to avoid, as is closed-mindedness. 

3 – Individualism or egocentrism 

In your life, your surroundings are essential to your happiness and your success: without your friends, without your family, without your partner, it is difficult to move forward.

So, individualism and egocentrism are a toxic habit to avoid for your development: rather than thinking only of yourself,  you must learn to value others . 

For example, this involves putting the interests of another person, or the collective, ahead of your own, or allowing time for your relationships to grow together.

Take a step back from yourself and seek permanent enrichment by opening yourself up to others. 

Moreover, to stop this toxic habit of egocentrism, we must banish another: the attitude of rejection. 

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4 – The attitude of rejection

Whether it's about responsibilities or mistakes, many of  you have an attitude of rejection without necessarily realizing it .

This also applies to your relationships, whether friendly, romantic or professional: you reject advice, remarks, criticism or even observations.

Yet, rejecting what surrounds you is a toxic habit: on the contrary, it is a source of enrichment.

By  listening to those around you and your environment , you gain opportunities to seize which are in line with your objectives and your desire for success.

Why reject a mistake that tomorrow will be a lever for success?  

If having a dismissive attitude is a toxic habit to banish, arrogance is another. 

5 – Arrogance 

This is a character trait that is highly deprecated in society: arrogance is associated with individualism, a lack of concern, or even a feeling of superiority.

It's a habit  that jeopardizes your relationships  by creating a power struggle: just because you have a degree doesn't mean you know more than everyone else, or because you work in a prestigious company doesn't mean you have more value on the job market. 

It is important to maintain an attitude of humility, regularly taking a step back from your situation.

On a daily basis, your arrogance  can have consequences in the professional environment , hence the interest in maintaining an open-minded attitude, particularly with regard to the hierarchy. 

Arrogance is a bad habit to banish, as is lack of self-confidence. 

6 – Lack of confidence (in oneself)

"  Is this the right decision?  ", "  Should I go for it?  ", "  Will it work?  ": all these questions, which are a factor in a lack of self-confidence, are also obstacles to your success.

It is a toxic habit to lack confidence  every time you have a decision to make .

By developing your leadership, you will be able to optimize this self-confidence and change your habits: decide, take responsibility, continue and build your dream life.