Bad habits can lead our lives to disaster, for that reason it is good to make a continuous introspection of how we are behaving and thus identify those harmful actions to take corrective actions.

In our eagerness to avoid criticism, we often do not accept that we have some bad habits, so we use defense mechanisms to say "this is completely normal". Although some ideas are subjective, there is an agreement on what is considered a bad habit.

How to eliminate bad habits?

• Recognize a behavior as a bad habit and be willing to change:
  The first step to eliminate bad habits is to recognize them as such. The one who refuses, obviously will continue in the same. The other step is to be willing to change. Because this way you will fight with tenacity, until you eliminate completely that bad habit.

• Use the different self-control techniques:
  There is a wide variety of self-control techniques that are very useful to eliminate bad habits and build positive ones. Look for ways to motivate yourself towards positive changes and you will succeed.

• Use the full potential of your will:
  Bad habits are overcome through the continued use of will power. Focus on few changes, so that the mental load is not too much.