How to Break Bad Habits:
- Many people make the mistake of trying to stop the response and reward associated with bad habits, which requires a lot of self-discipline.
- Instead, we should focus on eliminating the cue (for instance, turning your phone on 'Do Not Disturb') or making the reward unattractive (by remembering the negative effects of the bad habits).
- Additionally, replacing bad habits with good ones can be a successful strategy.
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It's always hard to break a bad habit. The temptation is too hard to fight and we all have felt it sometimes.
We can break those habits by replacing them with some good habits. The first step to break a habit is to know that you have to do so.
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