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Guides · Jul 17, 2026 · 8 min read

How to break a bad habit by redesigning the cue, not fighting the urge

Trying to break a bad habit with raw willpower is a losing game, because the habit runs on a cue you keep meeting. Change the cue, add friction, and give the craving a replacement, and the habit stops firing on its own.

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