Use this Simple strategy to Break a Stubborn Bad Habit - Make Me Better

Don’t expect the habit to go away. Rather, it’s likely to grow stronger with time, not weaker. You have to work to get rid of it and for that, you need a plan. Focus on the short-term first.

For example, you might decide to go for one week without the habit. Then, you can do one month. Setting a clear deadline is a lot easier and makes us more likely to commit and go through with the change.

A habit leaves behind a hole, so we need something to fill it with. We need to start creating a new, healthier habit that will distract us and allow us to let go of the bad habit as well.

For example, if you always smoke when you are stressed, what can you do instead? You might meditate or drink a soothing cup of tea, or do something else that will be better for your health. Come up with an alternative habit that is better for your well-being and that can easily be used when you need it.

A habit leaves behind a hole, so we need something to fill it with. We need to start creating a new, healthier habit that will distract us and allow us to let go of the bad habit as well.

For example, if you always smoke when you are stressed, what can you do instead? You might meditate or drink a soothing cup of tea, or do something else that will be better for your health. Come up with an alternative habit that is better for your well-being and that can easily be used when you need it.

The first thing to do is to recognize that the habit is bad and that you need to break it. For example, many smokers insist that smoking does them more good than it harms, and until they change this mindset, it can be difficult to modify the habit in question.

Accept that you have a habit that is not working with you. There is no need to be harsh, simply acknowledge it and give yourself permission to start working to break it.

The first thing to do is to recognize that the habit is bad and that you need to break it. For example, many smokers insist that smoking does them more good than it harms, and until they change this mindset, it can be difficult to modify the habit in question.

Accept that you have a habit that is not working with you. There is no need to be harsh, simply acknowledge it and give yourself permission to start working to break it.

The first thing to do is to recognize that the habit is bad and that you need to break it. For example, many smokers insist that smoking does them more good than it harms, and until they change this mindset, it can be difficult to modify the habit in question.

Accept that you have a habit that is not working with you. There is no need to be harsh, simply acknowledge it and give yourself permission to start working to break it.

A habit is something our brains get used to and might seek out when it’s gone. This can cause a bit of discomfort, however, you need to remember that this discomfort will pass quickly enough.

Remind yourself that the situation is temporary and will improve soon enough, but also that a habit, especially an ingrained one, won’t disappear after one day.