They say it takes 20 days to form a habit, so how long does it take to break one? Though it depends on your strategy, bad behaviour can, in general, be tricky to kick, and has a way of burrowing into your sense of self, feeling less like something you can "get over" and more like who you are.
Find yourself acting snippy, feeling stuck in a rut or being perma-bummed out, and want to change? The good news is, the realization that something’s gotta give is the first step, and you’ve taken it. After that, options are limitless. You can set goals (three-month, one-year), write out feelings you’ve never articulated before in a letter, ask a friend to be your check-in point and keep you accountable if you get derailed—you can even look at easy switch-ups (bringing your own lunch to work or school, setting up sessions with a counsellor and even switching up birth control methods, like the pill, that might be impacting your emotions).
These tips (and way more) were the kinds of things discussed at the March 5th UBC Break Up and Move event—a yoga class and discussion session with health experts. Aimed at millennial women who’d just like some advice, the event was welcoming, informative and useful. If you, or a millennial woman you know, wants more information on Break Up and Move’s campaign, check out Breakupandmove.ca. —Adrienne Matei
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