List the benefits of the change you'd like to make. Plan what you can do differently, and set specific goals so you can measure progress. Reduce temptation by avoiding people, places, and things that trigger the behavior. And give yourself a reward now and then for not giving in. When you do have a setback or fail to reach a particular goal, don't beat yourself up.
Studies show that fewer than one out of five people conquers problem behavior on the first try.
So be persistent and patient. Once your new, positive habits become a ritual, your new routine will fall into place. You just may have more willpower than you realized. All rights reserved.