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11 Ways to Break a Bad Habit

From snacking to mindless scrolling on social media, learn how to break bad habits with proven psychological techniques and mental strategies.
It's easy to fall into habits that serve no purpose. The thrill from breaking even one tired, old habit can lead to a string ...
Suddenly the tail lights of the car in front of me are brighter and closer than just a few seconds before. Instantly, I moved my foot to the brake pedal. I did it automatically. I did it without ...
Dr. Bethany Cook, PsyD, MT-BC, is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of For What It’s Worth: A Perspective on How to Thrive and Survive Parenting. She's a sought after therapist and quoted ...
Firstly you should check your everyday schedule and notice the changes you have made in your lifestyle and then you need to ...
I like to think I’m fairly disciplined. I can sit and write all day. I can do mundane physical tasks for even longer. (My superpower, if I have one, is the ability to perform mindless manual labor for ...
We've all been there: you're at a family party, business conference or networking event and you find yourself engaging in small talk. It's almost impossible to go through life without having to ...
Stepping into a leadership role for the first time is gratifying. Young leaders are eager to prove themselves, but in doing so, they develop habits that hinder their effectiveness. In their eagerness ...
Preventing illness and staying healthy means discontinuing bad habits that have developed over a lifetime. Unhealthy habits include smoking, overeating or unhealthy eating, avoiding exercise, drinking ...
Starting new habits feels amazing for about seven days, and then reality hits like a brick wall when your motivation disappears and your willpower decides to take an extended holiday. Most people ...
Drop the habits that silently hold you back. Learn the patterns you must break before 2026 to boost your focus, confidence, ...