Globally, discoveries about health-related lifestyles are evident; however, risky behaviour practices that damage people’s health still thrive. Various reasons for this phenomenon include uncontrolled temptations and social pressure. The measurements can be encouraged to practice healthier habits, such as self-management, and join the community.
Individuals engaging in high-risk habits such as drinking or smoking are the ones who are not able to control themselves. The urge to repeatedly enjoy the stuff is unavoidable for them. This is also a part of the mental state of addiction that they are on autopilot to do this action. They may have the intention to stop, but they just can not. They actually really need help from professionals, and also a high motivation to change. In addition, peer pressure is also worsening those habits. On several occasions, they have to smoke or drink to be accepted in their social circles. It is also perceived as the norm in some cultures that are more accommodating of these behaviours.
The possible solutions that can be done include self-control, which comes from their internal motivation to be healthier. It can also be strengthened by their future well-being, which can be achieved with only a betterment of their today’s actions. The external motivation of being together with their significant others, such as their loved ones, family members, and friends, in a fit condition, should also be highlighted. Joining a support group, such as alcoholic anonymous, can be an option to share their struggle to overcome. Also, being a member of running, cycling, yoga clubs, or other types of exercise and hobbies helps them to distract from their unhealthy habits and be more active at the same time.
To conclude, the reasons why people still engage in the healthy-risk lifestyle are the addictions and environments around them that allow them to do so. The actions to escape from these harmful habits include self-control measures as well as belonging to better communities.