习惯的力量TheForceofHabits
The Force of Habits
Habits, whether good or bad, are gradually formed. The more we do a thing, the more we tend to like doing it; and if we do not continue to do it, we feel uncomfortable. This is called the force of habits, and the force of habits should be fought against.This applies even to such good things as work or rest. Some people form a bad habit of working too much, and others of idling too much. Bad habits, once formed, are difficult to get rid of.
The wise man always remembers to check any bad habit. He warns himself “I am now becoming idle” or “I like too many sweets” or “I smoke too much”. And then adds, “I will get myself out of this bad habit at once.”
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习惯的力量
习惯,不管好坏,逐渐形成。我们做的越多,我们就越喜欢做这件事;如果我们不继续这样做,我们会感到不舒服。这就是习惯的力量,以及习惯的力量。这甚至适用于诸如工作或休息这样的好事情。有些人养成了工作太多的坏习惯,有些人则无所事事。坏习惯一旦形成,就很难摆脱。
聪明人总是记得检查任何坏习惯。他警告自己,“我现在变得懒惰”或“我喜欢太多糖果”或“我吸烟太多”。然后补充说,“我会立刻摆脱这个坏习惯。”"