West Umc Podcast

40% of our actions are our habits, we don't even know we are doing them.Habits have a powerful impact on our lives. What are your positive habits? What are habits you have that cause harm to you or others?  Our habits are driven by what we crave and the reward we receive from the actions we take to fulfill that craving. For our bad habits, the difficult part is not just "kicking the habit" but instead figuring out what we TRULY crave that is causing the habit.Here is an example - for smokers, it is not just about craving nicotine (although research has shown that it is a highly addictive substance). If that were the case, people would be able to quit smoking by using the patch or nicotine gum. Research has shown that only about 10% of smokers can stop the habit of smoking by using other means of receiving nicotine. Instead, it is about something more. Like connecting with others, going to a public area where you can smoke typically puts you in contact with other people, and that is often what p