I was thinking about the bad habits that I have & have had. I'm committing today to break some of those bad habits that I still have. I once read somewhere that it takes 21 consecutive days of doing something for it to become a habit. For me, today is going to be day 1. I'm not waiting for New Year's to make my resolution. What are some of the ways you've broken bad habits(if you don't mind sharing)?

Here's how I broke one of mine. I smoked for years & years. Finally one day, I was down to my last cigarette in the pack. I smoked that cigarette. I decided not to stop at the gas station on the way home. I made it through the rest of that evening & the next day, I didn't stop again. I kept convincing myself that I didn't need to stop. I didn't tell my husband at first. I wanted to see if I could do it. Finally after 2 weeks, I told him that I quit. He had quit a couple of months before so he was happy. Now it's been 4 1/2 years.

I believe that I was able to quit because I was ready to quit. If I hadn't really wanted to quit, I wouldn't have lasted this long. I believe that has alot to do w/breaking bad habits. You've got to really want to deep down inside. Hope this makes sense! :}