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To change your habits, you have to believe

Here are four pieces of evidence that helped me believe in change

3 min readJul 14, 2025

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To Change Your Habits, You Have to Believe

I never thought I could change my bad habits until I started to believe in myself. But believing is easier said than done. So how do we actually start? In this article, I’ll share my personal experiences on how I began to believe that change is possible — if you stay focused and trust in the process. I’m still struggling with some habits, but I’ve seen enough to know that change is possible.

Here are four pieces of evidence that helped me believe in change:

1. Seeing Other People Change

Sometimes, we need proof before we believe something is possible. That’s why it helps to see others who’ve successfully changed.

I know close friends who smoked for over 20 years and suddenly stopped. At first, it seemed impossible, but I realized they struggled just like I did. The difference? They stuck with it. Knowing that people I know have made it through gave me motivation. Maybe I’m not quite ready — but seeing their success reminds me that it can be done.

2. Seeing Yourself Change — Even in Small Ways

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Alfred Tanuwidjaja
Alfred Tanuwidjaja

Written by Alfred Tanuwidjaja

I write about life lessons picked up along the way as a filmmaker and photographer.

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