What is addiction costing you...

The human mind is naturally curious
and aims to try out new things, some
of which might be detrimental to it and
the body in general. This detrimental
pastime usually ends up being an
addiction because of the promise of
freedom, the false sense of living a
stress-free life and the high that comes
with partaking in the activity. Alongside
the false promises addiction makes, it
also robs you of valuable things.
It is hard overcoming an addiction.
Very difficult. To do it, you must first
recognize that you have an addiction.
With this done, you must decide and
believe you can quit it. Then go ahead
and start making moves to quit.

It is hard overcoming an addiction.
Very difficult. To do it, you must first
recognize that you have an addiction.
With this done, you must decide and
believe you can quit it. Then go ahead
and start making moves to quit.
The first half of this article Will cover
What your addiction is taking away from
you While the second part covers tips on
how to overcome your addiction.

° Your addiction is taking away your time

Time is a priceless asset. It waits for
no man and once lost, can never be
regained. Some even equate time With
money. If you devote your time to some-
thing productive and innovative, there is
a high chance that a few years down the
line, you would start reaping the major
profit. This could go for anything; your
studies, career, and business.

° Your addiction is taking away your
relationships

| am speaking of the long-term here. No
one Wants to be With an addict. Some
may try out of desire to save you but
sooner or later, you Would find them
slipping aWay. It is not because they hate
you or cannot stand you, it is because
of the strain it puts on them and the
amount of energy it drains.
Don’t lose heart, instead seize control
of your life and battle the addiction to
a standstill. Many a famous person has
had to do this and noW they are back on
their feet. They are doing so Well nary a
person remembers they Were once in a
very bad place.
Now, how do you overcome your
addiction? HoW do you get on With
things after you have accepted you are
an addict and are tired of losing your
time and friends?

° Draw up a plan

Nothing is going to happen if you simply
sit around and hope for the best. You
have to draw up a plan of action that
would culminate in your overcoming the
addiction.
This plan needs milestones that would
show that you are on the path to
success. This plan might even just be
a decision to go and seek professional
help. The key thing is you must have a
plan that would holistically eradicate
your desire to indulge your addiction.
You can write down the positives of
fighting the addiction and the things
it is costing you. After this, paste it
somewhere you can see it daily, and be
regularly motivated.

° Surround yourself with people who can
and want to help you

If there’s someone you know Who
Would be glad to give of their time and
resources to help you overcome your
addiction, go to him/her and ask for
help. Do not let your ego get in the Way
of your recovery. There’s no shame in
seeking help from people Who only Want
good things to happen to you.