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Real talk with Rony Azar Try these seven tips to help quit your unhelpful habits We all have habits we should kick. Yet we keep at them, perhaps while on autopilot after a long day or simply because we've never questioned them. When it comes time to breaking up with unhelpful habits and creating positive lasting change, it can help to take small, meaningful steps and be kind to ourselves. Try these seven tips: i Set small, achievable goals It helps to aim for realistic targets. Rather than “never eat chocolate again,” try changing for a dark variety with at least 70% cacao. Or start with a 15-minute walk rather than an hour. Clear, achievable goals build momentum and help avoid feeling overwhelmed. y Identify your triggers Understand what drives you to engage in these habits. Is late-night eating really about hunger or is it stress? By identifying your triggers, you can develop healthier responses to them - like taking a walk or calling a friend when stress hits. 3g Replace, don’t just resist O Replace doom scrolling with a book or podcast or swap out negative self-talk with a mantra like “| am not my feelings, this is temporary.” The new behaviour helps cut off the old habit and anchor your efforts to a preferred action. Your annual health check made easy Res rs ale] oo ©gae ee Check Weed eee Be compassionate with yourself Real change takes time and slip-ups are natural, particularly with deep-seated habits such as smoking. Try not to berate yourself. After all, you wouldn’‘t put down a good friend taking steps to quit, so extend the same compassion to yourself! Visualise the new you Picture yourself free from these habits. Visualise the benefits you'll gain, like better health, improved confidence, greater resilience and a peaceful mindset. This positive imagery can inspire action and sustain motivation. Create an accountability system Share your goals with a friend, family member or support group. Knowing someone is cheering you on can make all the difference, especially when progress is tough. Regular check-ins can provide support, encouragement and a gentle nudge to stay on track. Reward progress, not just end goals Celebrate milestones, no matter how small. You may also find it helpful to “bundle” rewards with positive habits, such as streaming a favourite show while you prep vegetables for the week or do a strength routine. With these seven gentle adjustments, you can leave behind what no longer serves you and step into a healthier, more positive way of living. Rony Azar Pharmacist TerryWhite Chemmart Wollongong, NSW Your Pharmacist can provide a snapshot of your overall health and wellbeing with a few simple checks, including BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, cardiovascular risk assessment, random cholesterol, diabetes risk assessment and blood glucose levels. nin t= NOt at od ice fees apply. Subject to Pharmaci