Avoiding Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
“Weaken a bad habit by avoiding everything that occasioned it or stimulated it, without concentrating upon it in your zeal to avoid it. Then divert your mind to some good habit and steadily cultivate it until it becomes a dependable part of you.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi, 1946
Replace harmful habits by avoiding triggers and cultivating positive ones until they become integral.
In simple terms: Swap bad habits for good ones through avoidance and cultivation.
Key Takeaway
Build new habits.
Themes
habit formation
self‑improvement
mindfulness
Mood
calm
focused
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- addiction recovery
- fitness routines
- study habits
- daily rituals
Key Concepts
behavioral substitution
habit loop
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your bad habits?
- How can you reinforce new habits?
A Different Perspective
Avoidance alone may not address root causes.
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