Banish Bad Habits—For Good!

Health     Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor     When working toward a healthier lifestyle, banishing bad habits is as important as promoting the good ones.  Though it can be a little more challenging, it’s always a good idea to periodically go through and pinpoint the bad habits you can eliminate, and check-in on which previously-banished habits may be creeping back into your life. Here, our About.com Health experts share some of our best tips and tricks to help you decide what to give up, and make a plan that works for you.  I recommend that you choose something that feels do-able for now, and perhaps try omitting another unhealthy habit in a few weeks or months.  Little by little, you’ll create a lifestyle that allows you to live healthier, happier, and longer! -- Elizabeth Scott Want more from About.com Health? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for healthy living tips for you and your family.   More From About.com Health: About.com Health Facebook: About.com Health Follow Us On Twitter   Follow us on:     Unhealthy Habits You May Want to Break (and Why) The following habits affect your wellbeing in ways you may not realize. Cut them out of your life, and reap the rewards! READ NOW Bad Habits To Break: Unhealthy Responses to Stress 5 Habits That May Increase Social Anxiety (and Stress!) 8 Bad Habits to Break to Increase Fertility 10 Habits To Avoid For Improved Sexual Health 10 Things To Stop Doing If You Want To Live Longer   How To Break A Bad Habit Old habits die hard, and there’s a reason for that (see below). We’ll help you get rid of those stubborn bad habits for good! READ NOW Why Are Bad Habits So Hard To Break? Help Your Child Stop Fidgeting (And Other Bad Habits) How To Break A Bad Habit Is It Ever Too Late To Start Healthy Habits? How To Manage Emotional Eating   A Simple Trick For Giving Up Bad Habits One of the easiest ways to quit a bad habit is to replace it with a better one. Here are some great “replacement habits” to try. READ NOW How Long Does It Take To Form A Healthy Habit? Healthy Eating Habits for Kids Instill Healthy Sleep Habits In Your Children 5 Sustainable Habits to Help You Lose Weight and Keep It Off Maintain Healthy Habits in Five Simple Steps   Bad Habits That Take The Heaviest Toll As we all know, some habits take a much heavier toll than others on your health, happiness, and overall lifestyle. If you have a problem with some of these more serious addictions, these resources can help. READ NOW How to Quit Smoking and Make it Stick Behavioral Addictions: What You Need To Know Do You Have A Drug or Alcohol Problem? Getting Help for Drinking Problems   ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Programming newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com