WE ALL HAVE BAD HABITS THAT ARE RUINING OUR LIVES…
#1 Reusing the Dirty mug!
Oi, you. You know that mug you keep on your desk for all offers of tea rounds and much-needed cups of coffee? It’s gross. Really, really gross. We’re so sorry.
Research from the Department of Soil, Water, and Environmental Science at the University of Arizona suggests that the mugs we keep on our desks are absolutely filthy – and giving them a quick wash in the office kitchen isn’t doing much.
#2 Neglecting your sponge!
Washing dishes with a sponge that’s covered in half eaten bits of food from the last week. It must be dirty before it gets sponge smell.
#3 Not Being Mindful Of Your Phone, AKA Germ World
You don’t want to make contact with a bathroom door handle or toilet seat; but did you know that our cell phones can carry just as many germs? These types of germs can lead to pinkeye, diarrhea, and the flu. Luckily, there’s an easy fix: Just find yourself an alcohol-based phone cleaner. And honestly, we should all stop bringing our phones to the bathroom (even though we like having some entertainment).
#4 Rubbing your eyes
Rubbing your eyes may seem like a relatively harmless thing to do. Most of us do it regularly, whether we are suffering from hay fever or a common cold, or are just feeling tired and groggy. Rubbing stimulates tears to flow, lubricating dry eyes and removing dust and other irritants.
Rubbing your eyes can also be therapeutic. Pressing down on your eyeball can stimulate the vagus nerve, which slows down your heart rate, relieving stress.
#5 Nail biting
Nail biting, also known as onychophagy or onychophagia, is an oral compulsive habit. It is sometimes described as a parafunctional activity, the common use of the mouth for an activity other than speaking, eating, or drinking.
#6 Thinking twice about bed
Going to sleep in a bed full of dead flaked off skin,little mites and all their poo.
But my god I love my bed, never change old friend.
#7 Taking Your Earbuds Everywhere
Your ears are full of wax, bacteria and dead skin cells. Every time you use your earbuds, they pick some of that up. But that’s not even the worst of it: You put your earbuds in your purse, pocket, bag, wherever, and now you’re introducing even more bacteria — which then goes into your ears when you plug those earbuds back in. Plus, when your earbuds are in, they create a warm, moist environment that bacteria love to grow in. Some studies say that if you’re not careful, earbuds can lead to an 11-fold increase of bacteria inside your ears!
#8 Forgetting To Wipe Down Your Yoga Mat
Sure, it might look clean, no visible dirt or stains. But when you’re face-to-face with your yoga mat in Child’s Pose, nothing is fooling you. That funky smell? Yep, that’s coming from somewhere deep inside your mat, gross. So, the question is: when was the last time you gave it a clean? And no, we’re not talking about the quick wipe down after class with a half wet cloth, we’re talking about a real good clean. It only takes a few easy steps to bring it back to life and to ensure your next class is germ-free. Let’s go.
#9 Letting Your Dog Lick Your Hands (And Not Washing Them After It’s Done)
I know — this is a major pain in the can. My dogs love to give me kisses nonstop, which equates to tons of hand-washing. But here’s why we need to do it: We need to forget that bit about a dog’s mouth being cleaner than a human’s, because they can pass along all kinds of dangerous bacteria, like MRSA. Enjoy the love; but wash up afterward.
#10 Neglecting Your Purse Or Handbag
Admit it – when was the last time you wiped down your handbag? According to a study, 33 per cent of women admitted to have never cleaned their purses. So consider this a wake up call, because your favourite tote could have more bacteria on it than a toilet seat, and we all know how dirty toilet seats are!
#11 Remember to wash your hands after coughing or sneezing:
Wash with soap and water, or
Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. If clean, running water is not accessible, as is common in many parts of the world, use soap and available water. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol to clean hands.
#12 Picking a wedgie or readjusting your bra strap in public
“Anything you can do discretely, go for it,” says Swann, with a huge emphasis on the word discretely. If you’re in a crowded room, pulling out a wedgie probably isn’t feasible. At a work event? Most likely not a good idea either, because really who wants to be caught by a boss with their hand up their butt. Now, it’s a little easier when it’s your bra strap that needs to be adjusted or pulled up, but hiking up the girls should always be done in private. Your safest bet is to head to the nearest bathroom and do all the readjustments needed before heading back out into the world. Avoid having to deal with ill-fitting undergarments and constantly pulling up your bra strap by purchasing the best bra for your bust.
