Essay On Coffee Behavior

Each and every one of us at some point in our lives have wished that we could correct a certain behavior. Such behaviors include bitting nails, not getting enough sleep, eating unhealthy food and smoking. These are just a few examples of what some people wish they could stop but do not have the right guidance and encouragement to do so. To break or change a behavior requires ones entire mind, body and soul.. along with the supportive help of others. The behavior i had targeted during my journey was to eliminate my coffee intake. As odd as it my sound, this behavior change targeted me socially, physically, mentally and spiritually. How? Well , as a constant coffee drinker you become “addicted “ to this substance without realizing it. Drinking …show more content…
Luckily, with my tactics I have been able to transition my dependability on coffee to water and began to really appreciate water. It believe making the goal a specific goal made it a little more challenging. In the end even though I was only targeting my coffee behavior I was always targeting other behaviors which lead up to and included my coffee behavior. Having a measurable goal makes it much easier because you are able to physically see and write down everything that is taking place and visualize your progress. Time is everything and setting a date is extremely important when planning to change a behavior or lifestyle. Dates and timelines are so important because it keeps you focused and makes you feel a little pressed to achieve your goal. Without a deadline people often loliegag and say “oh ill worry about it later” rather than face the facts right now. As my journey continued I had to identify my cues and make some daily changes. This is where the mental part of this assignment kicked in and I realized I had to get in touch with the physiological part of this assuagement. I identified by everyday walks past Starbucks and dunkindonuts as major cue. Another cue was my travel coffee mug that I kept with me so I always felt the need to refill it. The third cue was my Starbucks and DunkinDOnuts apps that I have on my phone and immediately deleted them. One of the biggest issues