How to ACTUALLY Break Your Bad Habits

For a long time, one of my worst habits was drinking energy drinks. I'd drink two or three a day - and I HATED the fact that I did it, but I couldn't stay disciplined enough to quit. I kept doing it for years.

Finally, I got fed up enough with the consequences to finally give the habit up once and for all.

In this video, I'll share some of the techniques that helped me break this habit - and many others since. Whatever your bad habits are, you'll be able to use these strategies to quit them as well.

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~ created by Thomas Frank

STUFF PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK ME ABOUT

[CraigDavison]

Damn my bad habit is watching productivity videos on YouTube...

[zameelvisharathodi]

Break your bad habit more quickly by moving to 8:40

[Vikings-zrdr]

I’m 19 and all my child hood friends do drugs and drink very regularly. This summer I’ve decided to distance myself and focus on the goals I had as a kid. I leave for A&M later this summer and I hope to reach my full potential. If I can do it so can anybody else. Good luck to anyone reading this.

[Thomasfrank]

Speaking of 30-day challenges, I'm going to break my bad habit of skipping exercise. For the next 30 days, I'm going to either lift or do some sort of cardio every single day, and I'll be posting a picture on Instagram each day with a progress update to prove it. If you want to join in, you can post your own pics with #cig30, or just comment on my pic and tell me if you stuck to your goal.

[yellit]

I think that a better approach than the 30 day challenge is the one day challenge. "Today, I'm not going to (am going to) do X." It's a very simple and effective way to make a change. I started using it 4 months ago to stop going to McDonald's. Every time I see one, I remind myself that today I'm not going to McDonald's. it requires almost no willpower.

[myopiniongoodyouropinionbad]

So far I've quit:

Soda
Porn
Video Games
Drinking

Next:
Weed
Excessive phone use

[julianfbeck]

my main addiction is youtube.... spend way to much time here.

[rttr]

[Insert ironic joke about procrastinating while watching a video on how to stop procastination]

[JoaoRaiden]

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I procrastinate watching his videos
And so do you

[mandaloriancrusader]

Thomas: I actually have a pretty bad habit
Me: Oh wow he's not a perfect robot
Thomas: of looking at analytics on YouTube
Me: Jesus Christ

[MarshmallowHumor]

Thank you for posting your old acne photo. Your skin looks so clear now and I'm encouraged! I'm 4 days in on a No Sugar challenge and I know I'm gonna love finally having clear skin! 🙌😁

[KanriKaenan]

I've had a soda problem for many many years by now and I'm fighting it like this, applying the idea of "path of least resistance":
I always have a bottle of soda at home because if I don't I immediately get a craving to go out and buy some, usually resulting in a binge.
But instead of placing it next to me as I've used to I've started placing them at the bottom of my desk in the far back and instead have a water bottle right next to me.
Now whenever I feel thirsty, I'm more inclined to take the path of least resistance to the bottle of water since that'll solve the problem of my thirst, only very rarely reaching down to grab the bottle of soda. While I haven't stopped entirely yet, I went down from binging like 20 liters in a week down to just about 2 liters and I intend to bring it down even further than that, eventually quitting.

Appreciate your content as it's really opening my eyes in many aspects of my life.

[clintonwatkins]

One thing here that wasn't addressed is the question what is habit compared to addiction? And if something that is a part of your life is missing, won't your productivity suffer? At least temporarily?

[rotospace]

You're wise beyond your years...no wonder you're well on your way to 1, 000, 000 subscribers.

"Remove as much access to the habit as you can"...is gold.

GREAT information. I can now rest confidently knowing there is hope for the next generation. 👍🏻

[AMStark]

"What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do." Love this quote and love your videos!  Thanks Thomas!

[mimiteas]

You look even better than the photoshopped photo of you! :)

[akeelbrown]

I love that you dont just tell us the details but you actually partake in the methods and tips you suggest which i havent actually seen any self help youtubers do before.

[Nicole-tckd]

Great video! I've used all of these methods before actually, can confirm that they work. This past October I did sober October and it went so well that I've stayed sober through November as well. For November I gave up facebook and that's gone really well also. During those 30 days you can really dig deep inside yourself and figure out what caused the bad habits in the first place. I am still working on my sugar addiction. It's really hard during this time of year when it seems like everywhere you go, somebody is offering you a slice of cake, pie, or cookies. Sigh. All I can do is NOT keep sugary snacks in my own home and keep lots of healthy snacks on hand.

[Ruthyfruty]

I've been having a real hard time getting into the habit of reading again so I thought I'd start by listening to "The Power of Habit" on Audible and now I'm half way done with the book.
Thank you Thomas your videos are time well spent when I put the knowledge into action.

[RusticB]

WONDERFUL video, Thomas!! I think this is one of my favorites. This is so well structured and useful!