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Why do people continue doing things that are bad for them even when there is clear evidence that these activities are harmful?
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There is always some deeper reason as to why people do things that will only hurt themselves in the end. Maybe they are suffering inside. Maybe they are trying to be accepted. Maybe they're just plain not thinking. No one truly knows what's going on inside that person's head... except for that person.
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I've thought about this for many years, since I, like most people, do things that are bad for me. To start with, we are human with all of the usual human weaknesses. Next, all our lives are fraught with danger on a daily basis. I'm not talking about being hit by a bus or by lightening, but even the dangers that we know nothing about. I for one, used an asbestos lined hair dryer for about twenty years. Not on purpose of course. What other simple everyday things are we doing that one day we'll find out are very dangerous. We as a society, try to do better about pollution, wise water usage, traffic safety, safe sex, etc. If you make a list of all of the everyday things that can be a hazard to ourselves or others, the list will be so long that an individual can't follow every caution on the list. A bit oversimplified, but as humans, we're aware of dangers all around us, then we pick a few that suit our own personality and hope for the best. Since we are human beings, we can't be perfect even if we try, we settle for doing the best we can. Now I'll finish my soft drink.
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Why do people continue doing things that are bad for them even when therre is cleared evidance that these activities are harmful?
People may continue engaging in harmful activities due to a variety of reasons, such as addiction, lack of awareness of the risks, denial of the consequences, emotional attachment, or the belief that the benefits outweigh the risks. Overcoming these barriers often requires a combination of self-awareness, support, and encouragement to make positive changes.
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