It’s a new year, and it’s time for a new you. Whether it’s knuckle-cracking, slouching, procrastinating or cigarette smoking, here’s how to halt that hateful habit.
1. Pony up to the Problem – A habit, even an unhealthy one, is easy to ignore. After all, it’s something you’ve probably been doing routinely your entire life. Once you shine a light on the issue, you’ll be able to create a plan to help stop it.
2. Announce it to the World – The more people you have in your corner, the easier it will be.
3. Picture It – Visualize yourself in a tempting situation – you always crack your knuckles when you’re waiting for your computer to boot up, you sneak a smoke after dinner, you gossip with the neighborhood yenta. Now imagine yourself in that setting, but not doing the thing you’re trying to give up.
4. Try the Old Switcheroo – Replace your bad habit with a good one. If you find yourself biting your nails during meetings, chew gum instead. Does your morning break involve a cigarette? Take a walk instead.
5. Reward Yourself Along the Way – Didn’t slouch for a week? Treat yourself to a massage on Sunday. Managed not to bite your nails during that stressful meeting with your boss? Schedule an after-work facial.
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