Psychological Formation of Bad Habits & How to Break It

Whether it’s overspending, overeating, or wasting time on social media sites, we all have bad habits that we’re either hoping to change or need to change. Old habits are difficult to break and new behavior are difficult to form. But there’s usually a primary cause for your bad habits, like stress or boredom, and if you think about it, you’ll realize that all your addictions are linked to certain routines or situations. Let’s explore the neuroscience and psychology behind this negative behavior pattern and find out ways for breaking bad habits. See also You’re Biased and You Don’t Even Know It.