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How You Can Break Any Bad Habit In Just Four Steps

Breaking a bad habit can be a challenge, but with hard work and consistency you can make huge changes. According to CNBC, there is a way to break any habit…

How You Can Break Any Bad Habit In Just Four Steps
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Breaking a bad habit can be a challenge, but with hard work and consistency you can make huge changes. According to CNBC, there is a way to break any habit with four steps.

James Clear is the author of a well known book called “Atomic Habits,” and in his MasterClass he talks about how to break negative habits. He has created a four step process that is used to break bad habits for good.

Step 1: Make the habit invisible

For this step you want to limit your exposer to the behavior that you are trying to crush. This could mean avoiding driving near fast food places if you are trying not to eat fast food.

Step 2: Make the habit unattractive

You want to tell yourself that you aren't someone who participates in the bad behavior for this step, which may take more effort. This could mean telling yourself and other people "I don't eat fast food" instead of "I'm trying not to eat fast food."

Step 3: Make it difficult

Three are three different way that this step can be done.

  1. Eliminate the bad habit "cold turkey"
  2. Gradually stop the habit over time
  3. Replace the habit with a healthy substitute that produces the same positive effects that the bad habit may produce.

Step 4: Make the habit unsatisfying

Once you have done the first three steps the habit will usually become unsatisfying and you will be in the correct position to finally break it completely.

Most Instagrammable Fall Spots in North Carolina

Listen, I do just about anything for the perfect photo. I know, I know. Sounds kind of crazy, but when it comes to the photos I post on Instagram I take pride in finding the right angle, right lighting, and right post. Sometimes, the perfect spot can be even more important. You know? Finding the right spot in your area that has the perfect lighting and great decor. It's that "Instagrammable" spot that you know and love. Whether you prefer the top of a parking garage because of the city view or you like a spot with beautiful brick, you know what that spot is.

Visit NC knows how important it is to find the perfect Instagrammable spot for the right photo. I personally love the Fall weather also because I feel like photos just seem to hit a lot differently. The beautiful colors of Fall always make a great backdrop for any outdoor photo. Visit NC curated a list of some of their top Instagrammable Fall spots for your photos. The list is completed with 9 different spots in North Carolina, but I am only focusing on my favorite 4. Check out the full list here to see what Instagrammable spots you might find worthy of your next photoshoot.

Sunset Beach

We all know and love a good beach photo at just about any time of the year. Well, Sunset Beach on Brunswick Islands is one spot you may want to think about visiting this Fall. The coastlines become quite a relaxing place during the Fall season. The sun and sunset colors beaming off of the water during the later hours allows for a beautiful site to see.

Devil's Courthouse

Visit the Devil's Courthouse this Fall for another photo-worthy spot. In the Brevard area, you can visit Devil's Courthouse which sits at milepost 422.2. Hike to the top and you can capture a photo of the amazing view that lies at the top. Mountains, trees, leaves, and a beautiful Fall view.

Pumpkin Flotilla

Here is a little fun you can have one specific day of the year. It happens in Cary, North Carolina but you can also enjoy a fleet of jack-o-lantern heads and other spooky festivities. You can enjoy a good time and catch the best Halloween, Fall type of shots. It's the perfect Instagram photo!

Blackbeard Coffee Roasters

Enjoy a great cup of coffee at one of Greenville's most favorite coffee shops. The coffee smells amazing, tastes great, and even looks so good you might be afraid to drink it. Sip on the greatest coffee pot there is and enjoy a perfect photo dump before it's all gone. Just look at the photo below and see how amazing that cup looks!

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