Create Lasting Habits

Good habits can be made, and bad habits can be broken, especially by implementing the ABC method, for example:

A=Actual event: “I have really enjoyed the social aspect of college—too much, though. Too many late nights have translated into missed classes the next day.”

B=Beliefs: “I just can’t say no to my friends. They might stop asking me to join them.”

C=Challenge: “My friends are happy, but my family isn’t. I’m letting them and myself down by missing classes and risking doing poorly in class.”

“I know I can and must take control of my life and make school a top priority. True friends want to support me and my goals and don’t want to see me fail.”

“I’m energized because I know that I can find a balance that supports my success in school and my friendships. I know I must focus on my priorities and responsibilities first.”

Practice the ABC Method of Self-Management

Complete Worksheet 13.1 in your text, or develop a related scenario using the ABC Template (24.0K)