How to Get Rid of a Late Night Compulsion
- Don’t enjoy procrastinated accomplishments.
Some people get a sense of accomplishment for getting work done at the last minute, which only exacerbates the level of procrastination after the fact. Procrastinators are actually adding extra pressure to themselves, and then enjoy the sense of accomplishment in overcoming the pressure. This kind of masochistic self-challenge is very energy-consuming and absolutely unacceptable.
- Slowly learn to adjust your habits.
Learn to slowly adjust this bad living habit. At the same time, try not to bring work home and move your bedtime half an hour earlier each week. Develop a correct self-awareness, don't be immersed in stress all the time, find an outlet for stress, and release some stress through people around you. Get more exercise and get into the habit of exercising in the morning. As long as you persist, the habit of going to bed and getting up early will be fixed.
- Control the occurrence of late sleep.
After the idea of going to bed late appears, you should control the implementation of this idea, treat this idea hard, seriously, and positively, strengthen your willpower to fight against this idea, and make up your mind to get rid of this bad habit.
- Learn various decompression methods.
Whether it is "staying at home", surfing the Internet, or going out to sing and dance, it is a good way to reduce stress, but it is not the only one, nor is it the best. If possible, release the stress of the gym or some more rewarding hobby. In fact, whether it is psychological or physical, the habit of going to bed early and getting up early is one of the best ways to reduce stress bestowed by nature. Why give up?
- Distract your attention
Distraction is taking your attention away from your OCD symptoms, even for a few minutes. First, choose some specific behaviors instead of compulsive handwashing or checking. Any interesting and constructive action will do. It is best to engage in your hobbies, such as walking, exercising, listening to music, reading, playing computer and basketball.