How can i break a habit?
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There is a little plastic tool that you can get from any pen/pencil supply, ie staples, office max that is in the shape of a triangle. it fits down the length of the pen/pencil and your fingers will naturally hold the pencil/pen correctly.  I had the same problem in the 2nd grade and I write correctly now.  You might also ask a teacher, you trust to give you a suggestion. The triangles are about an inch long and come in huge amount of colors.  they cost about a dime a piece I believe.  Good luck. Hope this helped!
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I was told that a habit takes 14 days to break!  My sister used to do it, she bought this awful tasting stuff that you put on like nail polish and it worked, I'm not sure where to get it though!  You could try just applying a very strong hand cream all the time it will tasted bad and after 2 weeks of concentrating on not biting maybe it will be broken!  I hope this helps!  Also it may be a nervous thing!  Are you Stressed?  That could be it!
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The only way I have ever stopped an addictive behavior is by replacing is with something else. In the case of having an internet addiction it is SO hard to do because avoiding computers is almost impossible these days. (It's kind of like being an alcoholic that owns a liquor store!) \n\nTry to assess what part or parts of the internet are most alluring to you and the time of day when you are most likely online. Is it games? Message boards? Chatting? All of the above and more? \n\nNow, plan about a week's worth of activities to replace your internet time. (Example: set goals to finish things you have been putting off like cleaning closets, organizing school work, etc., plan activities with real-life friends, get books to read, call on co-addicted friends that would like to cut back and plan to do something non-computer oriented together like exercising or playing sports...find anything that you can do that will keep you mentally and/or physically engaged rather than get online. \n\nPlan on doing this for only ONE week. By setting a one-week goal you are more likely to stick with it because you can stand anything for one week, right? At the end of the week you may find that you aren't as hooked and the withdrawal pangs are subsiding. You also may find that certain areas in your life have improved because of spending time on other things rather than the internet. The rewards from this may be enough to encourgage you to spend your time OFF the computer. If so, then try it for one more week.\n\nGood luck..and we hope NOT to see you around for at least ONE week! If it doesn't help, then at least know you are certainly not alone with this particular addiction! *wink*
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As with any form of addiction and habitual nature, two things are required. \n\nDetermination, or the will to change the situation, and\n\nTime, three months is generally regarded as the time frame for habits to be corrected. \n\nSo long as you are keen, and are willing to abstain for 12 weeks, you will have gone past the issue. One point to note though, is that once removed, stay that way. Don't have the thinking that 'one toke will be alright'. That is how we all started isn't it?\n\nAs for the comment about friends, when you decide to change this behavioral pattern, you will find that you will refrain from associating with your recent social group. Instead, and over time, you will develop friends with other similar interests to yourself. There is no need to become a complete health nut as mentioned elsewhere, although this will show you how unfit you have become. \n\nAnyway, keep your chin up, stay focused on your goal.\n\nCheers, L
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Well now that you realize your doing it and know why your doing it make a conscious effort every day not to.  Before long that habit will replace the other one.  The only way to do it is to do it.
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How about re"boot"ing your computer..\n\nOr letting your computer crash by throwing it out the window...!\n\nJust kidding...\n\nI know it's an addiction that's taken over your life, and you have realised that, just need to actually do it!\n\nIt's all about will piower and taking the next step...\n\nswitch it off, and don't return to it.\n\ngive yourself an hour / half an hour per day... put a timer on, and say THAT'S IT once it goes off...\n\nthere are better things in life you should be enjoying!\n\nGOODLUCK Buddy!
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It's just like giving up nicoteen ... every one has a method that works for them ... cold turkey, well be sure to cut out the surgars like in breads and pasta's <basicaly anything with high carb's> because even if you've kicked the habit 4 cookies, pies, cakes ... simple bread will kick that habit back to full swing.\n\nBest wishes.
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Find an accountability partner -- a spouse or a good friend that's around you a lot.  Make sure that person calls attention to you every time to swear.  You're probably swearing more than you think you are.\n\nCome up with some sort of "fine" for every offense; perhaps a quarter or a dollar that will eventually go to your favorite charity.  The combination of a partner and some "skin" in the game should give you the proper incentive to rid yourself of the habit.
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Just shake your head and walk away ...self control...i have to do it an a daily basis
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ya the best way 2 quit smoking is to make up ur mind..if u decide in ur mind that u r not going to smoke again u can definately quit this habit u just need to exercise self restraint
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Well, sadly what you have to learn is control! It sucks but that is the only thing that is going to stop you now and in the future. You should slowly work through it...like eat other healthy foods but limit how much eat...Allow yourself some junk food once in a while...You should try to get yourself into the habit! It's all about control in the end! Hoped that helped!
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.\nFriend\nWe get into a habit easily and then the habit controls us.... once it becomes a habit, it destroys our Will Power\n\nThere are numerous web sites offering help in a professional manner..... there must be some help you could get in your town as well\n\nI have tried to find some helpful websites for you\n\nHope you soon get rid of this habit and find your health and happiness\n\nhttp://www.nicotine-anonymous.org/\nhttps://www.stopsmoking.ucsf.edu/index.aspx?src=GIndiaOnline&gclid=CKTzkJHgtIUCFQKIIgodVBKU0Q\nhttp://www.quit-smoking-guide.com/quit-smoking-product-reviews.htm\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/how2quit.htm\nhttp://www.ash.org.uk/html/factsheets/html/fact24.html\n.\n\nI found 12 useful TIPS\n\n1--- Get professional help\n\n2--- Prepare mentally\n\n3--- Understand what to expect… Most people find the first few days difficult and for some it can be a long struggle, but things will typically start to get better after the third or fourth day.  Nicotine withdrawal may make you restless, irritable, frustrated, sleepless, or accident prone - but these things will pass and you will quickly start to feel the benefits.\n\n4--- Make a list of reasons why you want to stop smoking\n\n5--- Consider the money spent on smoking\n\n6--- Set a date…  Some people make a New Year’s Day resolution, others pick their birthday \n\n7--- Involve friends or family…  If you live with someone else who smokes, it will be much easier to quit if you do it together.\n\n8--- Deal with nicotine withdrawal.... you can roughly double the chances of successfully quitting smoking by using nicotine replacement therapies such as patches, lozenges, inhalers, and/or gum.  The idea is to come off nicotine gradually by using a low nicotine dose to take the edge off the cravings\n\n9--- Other treatments may help… Hypnosis, acupuncture or other treatments\n\n10--- Find a (temporary) substitute habit…It might be an idea to use chewing gum, drink more water, fruit juice or tea,  or to chew or eat something\n\n11--- Avoid temptation… In the difficult first few days you can change your routine to avoid situations where you would usually smoke. \n\n12--- Watch out for relapse… You will need to be on your guard especially in the first few days and weeks...You could lose everything you've achieved just in a momentary lapse.\n.
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Commit yourself to a punishment every time you do whatever your habit is.  If your bad habit is biting your nails, for example, commit to eating a tablespoon of tobasco sauce every time you bite your nails.  Soon youll associate the habit with the punishment, and youll stop doing it.  Sort of Pavlovian-style.
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get support & help from everybody, like family, friends or AA.\nwhen your resolution falters, get distraction. but don't push yourself too hard. get a new hobby , or change your lifestyle.\n(for example, before i quit smoking, i usually buy 2 packets of marlboro daily. when i decided to quit, i kept my marlboro in the office, so that it's not convenient for me anymore. if i have the urge, i have to go out & buy it again...) \nlet,s say, if you are used to drinking 2 bottles daily, make a short term plan to reduce to 1 bottle daily.... and gradually cut down. \nsince you know you have a drinking problem, it's a battle half won!\ngood luck!
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Your answer is in the final word of your question-habits.  A habit is a strong force.  Something stronger than the habit is needed to impose the changes necessary.  A law against drugs may not stop someone from using them but being arrested and detained sure will.  The threat of lung cancer may not be enough to stop someone from smoking but a positive biopsy or an uncontrollable cough may do the trick.  Also a habit doesn't form over night and doesn't go away over night.  I quit drugs, smoking and alcohol abuse over a period of time but still struggle with poor eating habits.  I strive to teach and train my children to develop better habits and higher levels of self control so they won't have to face the same challenges.  For those of you who don't have issues with bad habits and addictions you should thank your parents.  Even if your memories of child hood are not pleasant you can't deny that you were trained somehow to have the self control to over come these habits or the fortitude and good judgment to not fall into them.  I did not have that advantage and struggle every day as do many other people.  Be compassionate and have some empathy if you wish to understand why oh why some people...
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getting rid of an annoying habit may be easier than you think.  Just costantly remind yourself of how annoying the habit is and occupy yourself with something more pleasant. Mind over matter
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Just dont eat it. Its only up to you. I know sometimes its hard to stop but you just have to find the will power. And tell yourself that you can do it!