Everyday Health on MSN

11 Ways to Break a Bad Habit

From snacking to mindless scrolling on social media, learn how to break bad habits with proven psychological techniques and ...
Discover how the ancient Japanese Gyoji system can help you build consistent, unbreakable habits. Learn its principles and ...
You’ve probably heard that it takes 21 days to form a habit, but if you’ve tried this before and failed, you’re not alone. The truth is, most people get the 21-day rule completely wrong. They think it ...
We've all reached for our favorite comfort food during a tough day or indulged in a sweet or salty snack to deal with anxiety. But while stress eating can soothe negative emotions in the moment, we ...
If you'd take the time to track your spending for a month, what would you find? Unless you're super intentional and live very frugally, I'd bet the data would show you're overspending in some areas of ...
More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...
Suddenly the tail lights of the car in front of me are brighter and closer than just a few seconds before. Instantly, I moved my foot to the brake pedal. I did it automatically. I did it without ...
Habits—like exercise and saying "thank you" to people who hold the door—can be great for you and your relationships with others. However, bad ones can have the opposite effect, even if you don't mean ...
We've all been there: you're at a family party, business conference or networking event and you find yourself engaging in small talk. It's almost impossible to go through life without having to ...
Build a simple, one-minute habit to check in with your body and mind, so you can respond to your needs with more clarity and care each day. In the midst of busy schedules and long to-do lists, it’s ...