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List other ways of getting into rituals:
If your ineffective behavior had social aspects
• Go to a 12-step meeting.
• Get involved in a cause or advocacy group.
• Develop friendships with people who do not involve themselves in your ineffective behavior.
• Make time for small talk with people as you go through your day. List other ways of being social:
If your ineffective behavior involved fun
• Identify new hobbies.
• Get a do-it-yourself guide on something you’re interested in doing or creating. • Join a sports league (softball, bowling, kickball, flag football, etc.).
• Play music and sing and/or dance.
List other ways of having fun:
If your ineffective behavior involved the excitement of risks or danger
• Take up an exciting hobby such as trail running, snow-boarding, or rock climbing. • Join (or form) a band.
• Invest a small amount in penny stocks (but do your homework and avoid scams). • Work up a comedy routine and show up on amateur night.
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