Changing Habits Worksheet
A Grade 6 social studies worksheet focusing on understanding and changing habits, including identifying positive and negative habits, and strategies for habit change.
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Changing Habits Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand how habits are formed and how you can change them.
1. What is the best definition of a habit?
Something you do only once.
A task you always forget to do.
A behavior that is repeated regularly and often unconsciously.
A sudden decision you make.
2. Which of the following is an example of a negative habit?
Exercising daily.
Biting your nails.
Reading before bed.
Helping with chores.
Complete the sentences about changing habits.
3. A good habit is something that helps you achieve your .
4. To break a bad habit, you first need to identify its .
5. Replacing a bad habit with a good one is often called habit .
6. Describe one strategy you could use to start a new positive habit.
7. Explain why it is important to be patient with yourself when trying to change a habit.
Decide if each statement about habits is True or False.
8. All habits are difficult to change.
True
False
9. Setting small, achievable goals can help in forming new habits.
True
False
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. The first part of the habit loop is the , which triggers the behavior.
11. The action you take in a habit loop is called the .
12. The positive feeling or outcome after completing a habit is the .
13. Sticking with a new habit even when it's difficult requires .
14. Think about a habit you would like to change (either a bad habit you want to break or a good habit you want to start). Describe the habit and outline a plan for how you will achieve this change. Include at least two specific steps you will take.