Best ways to break a bad habit

Certain bad habits not only put you at great risk of deadly diseases but also prevent you from achieving goals. Here are easy ways to break a bad habit suggested by Nutritionist Karishma Shah.

Published on: May 29, 2022 6:56 PM IST

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"Most of the time, bad habits are simply a way of dealing with stress and boredom. Everything from biting your nails to overspending on a shopping spree to drinking every weekend to wasting time on the internet can be a simple response to stress and boredom," wrote Nutritionist Karishma Shah in her recent post on Instagram. She also suggests ways to break a bad habit. (Pexels)

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Surround yourself with people who live the way you want to live. (Pexels)

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Choose a substitute for your bad habit. You need to have a plan ahead of time for how you will respond when you face the stress or boredom that prompts your bad habit. (Pexels)

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Cut out as many triggers as possible. Make it easier on yourself to break bad habits by avoiding the things that cause them. (Pexels)

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Visualise yourself succeeding. See yourself throwing away the cigarettes or buying healthy food or waking up early. (Pexels)

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Join forces with somebody. Pair up with someone and quit together. Knowing that someone else expects you to better is a powerful motivator (Pexels)