The ability to break a bad habit often needs more help then exercising one's will power. While a person could ask someone to keep tabs on their progress, that becomes a bit of a chore for the friend as well. Seeing an opportunity to help people overcome these unhealthy behaviours, designers, technicians and more have devised a few ways to ensure people stay on track when it comes to changing their ways.
From gadgets that provide positive feedback to products that don't shy away from hard truths, the journey to break a bad habit has become a little bit easier. With all of the information available at people's fingertips, it is no wonder that many are turning a new leaf to lead healthier lives.
19 Ways to Break a Bad Habit
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Converted Cigarette Machines
Hamburger Automatenverlag Vending Machine is a Mini Bookstore
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Behavior-Changing Stop Signs
The Stop Project from Artem Mukhin Will Make You Start Something
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Bad Habit-Breaking Gadgets
Pleasureable Troublemakers by Matthias Laschke Addresses Several Issues
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Fidgeter-Friendly Cushions
The Huhu Pillow Invites You to Twiddle, So to Distract from Bad Habits
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Addiction Accessories
Cast of Vices Releases Jewelry Line of Bad Habit Charms
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Shopping Justification Stats
The 'Excuses Excuses Excuses' Infographic Reveals Bad Habits
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Bad Habit Pimping
Smokestixx Cigarette Decals Let You Customize Your Smokes
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Anti-Resolution Apps
MeYou Health's App Helps You Break a Habit Without a Resolution
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Bad Behavior Statistic Sites
The ‘Kick My Habit’ Site Is Designed to Help People Quit
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Environment-Defending Decals
The Eco Reminder Wall Stickers Pester Users About Bad Habits
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Healthy Nutrition Coaching Apps
The Rise App is a New Way to Diet and Healthy Eating
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Bad Habit-Banishing Apps
'Social ReHub' is the New Rehab for Your Questionable Behavior
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Personal Prohibition Signs
The No Sign by the Animi Causa Boutique Allows You to Hold Your Vice
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Snack-Snitching Devices
MetaReal’s Virtual Fridge Lock is a Diet-Friendly Tattletale
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Punitive Wearable Technology
Tan’s Devices are Reality Mediators for Bad Habits and Laziness
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Comical Weight Loss Shorts
The Witty 'How to Lose Weight in 60 Seconds' Film by Dave Carter
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Anti-Cellphone Holders
The NO Sign by Avichai Tadmor Helps Put Bad Habits on Hold
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Shocking Spice Shakers
The Heart for Salt Shaker is Designed for Your Health
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Digital Handwritten Reminder Systems
The 'Almo' Concept Design Works for Smart Reminders and More
Digital Detox Smartphone Stations
The 'Breathe : on' Humidifier and Wireless Charger is Chic
Longevity Wearables
The Hume Band Helps Wearers Discover Habits That Speed Up and Slow Down Aging
Sugar Reduction Tools
QuitSugar Uses AI To Help Track Intake And Cut Down On Sugar
Smartphone-Sized Beds
IKEA's Phone Sleep Collection Gamifies Mindful Device Use Before Bed
Signal-Blocking Wrapper Campaigns
KitKat Break Mode Blocks Smartphone Signals Using Cage Tech
Tech-Enabled Action Stickers
Shelpful Smart Tags Turn Everyday Tasks into Instant Automations
Wearable Breathing Trackers
Alveos One Learns Patterns and Creates Personalized Routines
Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings
The UScellular Pinky Promise Ring Discourages Excessive Phone Use
Brain Stimulation Wearables
Mave's 20-Minute Sessions Enhance Focus, Mood and Stress Regulation
Health-Driven Access Tools
Fitlock Links Digital Access To Daily Health And Fitness Goals
Mental Health Therapy Apps
Brain-Body Therapy
Biohacker Technologies
Samsung Introduced the Galaxy Watch8 Series for Health Enthusiasts
Gamified Productivity Apps
The 'do the frog' App Prevents Procrastination
Silent Wake-Up Wristbands
Homedics' WakeBand is a Solution for Early Risers, New Parents & More
Tactile Focus Desk Devices
Plable by Kaira Majahan Is a One-Button Task Companion
NFC Mindfulness Cubes
The Brick App Used a Physical Cube to Curb Screen Addiction
Emotional State-Monitoring Wearables
ThingX Technologies Debuts a New Wearable — the Nuna Pendant
Personal Habit Trackers
Habit Tracker Helps Build Discipline And Track Daily Habits Effectively
Wearable Monitoring Technology
Talitrix Designs the T-Band to Push Boundaries in Monitoring
Simple Habit Trackers
Habits for Good Helps Users Build And Track Daily Habits Easily
Smart Sleep Bands
The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor Tracks Breathing Variations, Temperature & More
Behaviour Change Tools
Superpowers Unlocked Uses Self Hypnosis To Support Behaviour Change
Mindful Pauses Extensions
Be Present turns every new tab into a mindful pause with a deep breath.
Social Habit Trackers
Habiterie Combines Habit Tracking and Goal Setting in a Social App
AI Puppy Potty Trackers
Puppy Potty Pal Helps Owners Predict And Manage Daily Potty Breaks
Gamified Diet Trackers
Capy Diet Makes Food Tracking Fun With a Virtual Capybara Coach
Habit Tracking Tools
Habit Card Helps Track Small Daily Habits with Intuitive Insights
Nicotine-Quitting Gamification Apps
UNSMOKE Launches a New Platform for Quitting Smoking
Gamified Reading Trackers
Book Brain Helps Build Consistent Reading Habits With AI Support
Intentional Tech Tools
Digital Minimalist Curates Resources For Low-Distraction Digital Living
Proactive Bathroom Insights
The Kohler Health App Has Newly Launched Bathroom Routine Features
Emotional Wellness Tools
'Super Happy' Supports Mood Recovery After Daily Setbacks And Slip-Ups
Smartphone Use-Reducing Applications
Loftie Debuts the Loftie+ Habit System to Improve Focus
Gamified Habit Trackers
Cozy Habits Invites Users to Build And Track Daily Habits
Digital Recovery Support
Anonymous Health Combines Gamified Tools And Therapy For Habit Change
Habit Tracking Apps
LaHabit’s Science-Based Tools Builds And Tracks Lasting Habits Effectively
Social Media Reducers
UnplugHero Helps Gamify Social Media Reduction and Build Healthy Habits
Hydration Reminder Apps
Just Drink! Uses Audio And Visual Cues To Encourage Daily Hydration
Low-Tech Smart Pillboxes
The Pill Guardian Supports Elderly Patients in Disconnected Regions
All-In-One Journal Apps
Journal It App Organizes Notes, Habits, and Goals into a Single Timeline
Self-Guided Mental Health Apps
Mindless Labs' App Fills a Gap for Therapy-Curious People
Digital Habit Trackers
Habit Tracker Pro Organizes Daily Habits and Tracks Progress in Notion
Assistive Design Tools
The Solopatch Enhances Grip and Independence in Everyday Tasks
Digital Wellness Assistants
Elqi Helps You Reduce Screen Time and Track Dopamine With Ease
Intensive Habit Challenges
21 Days Community Builds Discipline Through Daily Rigorous Tasks
Gamified Habit Trackers
A Habit Tracker Helps Users Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones
Gratitude Tracker Apps
Get Happier Uses Science-Backed Practices To Boost Daily Gratitude
Digital Health Tools
AI Health Coach Provides Personalized Insights From Wearable Health Data
Goal Tracking Templates
Track Progress And Maintain Habits With Don’t Break The Chain
Playful Digital Detox Devices
The 'Cheaum' Concept Helps Users Overcome the Urge to Scroll
Drinking Insight Tools
Sipfulness Alcohol Tracker Helps Users Monitor Drinking Patterns
Wellness Tracking Templates
Mental Health & Habits Tracker Helps You Monitor Wellness in Notion
AI Productivity Breaks
Next Break Provides AI-Powered Personalized Tips To Recharge Workdays
Routine Building Tools
Habits Tracker Helps You Build And Monitor Lasting Daily Habits Easily
Habit Tracking Tools
Monitor And Maintain Daily Routines With Lasting Habits
Personal Insight Platforms
Reflect Uses Data Tracking To Support Self-Improvement And Insights
Emotion-Aware Trackers
Havo Helps Track Habits and Understand Emotions for Personal Growth
Personal Energy Tracking
BodyState Helps Apple Watch Users Monitor Energy Levels Securely
Personalized Hydration Trackers
Drip Hydration Tracker Helps Users Monitor Daily Water Intake
Reading Habit Trackers
Bookends Helps You Build and Track Consistent Reading Habits
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Quick Focus Timers
5 Minute Timer Helps Break Procrastination And Boost Productivity
Streamlined Habit Tracking
HabitFast Simplifies Habit Tracking And Goal Achievement Without Ads
Conscious Shopping Assistants
Better Buy Reveals Product Risks And Suggests Healthier Alternatives
Wellness Tracking Apps
Track Well Turns Personal Wellness Data Into Actionable Insights
Conversational AI Coaches
The Fitbit Personal Health Coach Turns Data into Actionable Insights
Personalized Quote Apps
Thoughtbullet Delivers Daily Quotes Tailored To Your Preferences
Countercultural Wellness Platforms
Saolful Helps People Embrace Messy, Imperfect Wellness
Mindful Pause Tools
& Breathe Adds Guided Breathing To Every New Browser Tab
Digital Focus Tools
Impulse Buddy Introduces Social Accountability For App Usage Control
Retro Phone-Free Events
Before the Internet is on a Mission to Reconnect People in Real Life
Habit-Tracking Productivity Tools
BestSelfApp Links Daily Actions to Personal Success and Growth
Social Habit Trackers
NicQuit Helps Users Quit Nicotine Through Community and Tracking Tools
Daily Breathing Tools
Just Breathe Helps Reduce Stress And Promote Relaxation Daily
Habit Support Apps
QuitAlly Provides AI and Community Tools to Break Habits
Meditation Timer Tools
Meditation Timer Premium Supports Customizable Timed Sessions and Habits
Digital Wellness Tools
FocusPledge Helps You Block Apps and Reclaim Your Time Effectively
Digital Detox Retreats
NowHere Offers Texas Cabins Designed for Tech-Free Unplugging
Gamified Walking Apps
Lawa Gets Players Moving by Turning Real-World Steps into In-Game Power
Visual Habit Trackers
Color Your Habit Helps Track And Complete Daily Routines With Ease
Social Habit Trackers
Calombo Helps Users Track Habits and Foster Personal Growth
Habit Tracking Platforms
My Good Week Tracks Goals and Habits via Google Calendar Integration
Habit Formation Tools
HabitGo Helps Plan Daily Routines And Track Emotions To Build Habits
Habit Tracking Apps
Moti Helps Users Build Habits And Stay Motivated Effectively
Vaping Cessation Tools
'StopFuckingVaping' Helps You Quit with Cash Stakes and Peer Support
Browsing Productivity Trackers
'Browser Time' Manages Online Habits by Tracking And Blocking Tools
Brain Training Devices
BrainBlink Uses 60-Second Cognitive Games to Interrupt Doom-Scrolling
Positive Screen Management Tools
ScreenTreat Turns Screen Time Into Motivation & Productive Habits
Daily Productivity Trackers
DailyDash Helps Users Set Goals and Track Progress Within 24 Hours
Outdoor Engagement Apps
Nature Unlock Encourages Breaks From Screens Through Outdoor Activity
Digital Wellness Tools
GratitudeBuddy Boosts Mental Wellbeing Through Daily Gratitude Journaling
Behavioural Habit Assistants
TrackHands Uses Camera Detection To Help Users Stop Nail-Biting
Mood Tracking Platforms
TemperedMe Helps Users Track Emotions and Daily Activities Easily
Habit Planning Tools
Dopamine Menu Builder Helps Replace Scrolling With Intentional Activities
Screen Time Management
DeepFocus Helps Users Control Screen Use and Build Healthier Habits
Simplified Habit Tracking
iHabits Helps You Build and Track Daily Habits Effortlessly
Gamified Wellness Platforms
HealthGame Turns Healthy Habits Into Fun, Interactive Daily Challenges
Addiction Tracking Tools
No PMO Helps Users Track Progress And Motivate Quitting PMO Habits
Smart Habit Trackers
Bloom Provides AI-Powered Habit Tracking With Siri And iCloud Integration
Eye Health Timers
BlinkBlink Promotes Healthier Screen Habits With Smart 20-20-20 Breaks
Habit Tracking Apps
Duse Enables Flexible, Private Habit Tracking With Custom Goals & Insights
Breathing Training Tools
BioBreathe Helps Users Assess And Improve Breathing Habits Daily
Breathing Habit Trainers
Mouth Breather Helps Users Develop Healthy Breathing Habits On Desktop
Gamified Productivity Apps
Respawn Turns Habits And Routines Into A Game To Boost Discipline
Habit Tracking Tools
Habit Radar Helps Users Track and Build Positive Habits Effectively
Behavioral Distraction Controls
TabBoo Uses Jump Scares To Help Reduce Unproductive Web Browsing
Habit Tracking Tools
Habit Pulse Helps Track And Build Daily Habits Effectively
Smoking Cessation Apps
Smoke Free Helps Users Quit Smoking With Personalized Daily Plans
Focused Habit Trackers
SingleHabit Helps Users Build One Habit at a Time for Lasting Change
Milestone Habit Trackers
The 100 Club Helps Users Build Habits Through Milestones Effectively
Longevity Tracking Tools
True Age Tracks Biological Aging Through Daily Health Habits
Activity Tracker Tools
Activity Jot Helps You Easily Track When You Last Did Something
Screen Time Tools
MoodShift Helps Users Reduce Doomscrolling With Mindful Screen Control
Immersive Focus Devices
Actify Immersive Device Series Supports Routines with Minimalist Devices
Personal Insight Tools
Diary Insight Tracks Progress and Provides Valuable Personal Insights
Digital Habit Trackers
Habby Helps Users Track Goals, Habits, and Daily Journals
Gamified Habit Trackers
Habit Dice Turns Habit Building Into a Fun and Rewarding Game
Productivity Disruption Tools
Bad Workflows Introduces Tools That Alter Standard Mac Usage Pattern
AI Habit Trackers
HabitSense Offers AI Insights And Analytics To Improve Daily Habits
Long-Term Tracking Tools
Long Habit Helps You Track Important Tasks That Repeat Over Time
Visual Habit Tracking
CLY Pixel Turns Daily Habits Into a Clear Year-Long Visual Overview
Cognitive Disruption Tools
Break Me Disrupts Thought Patterns With Playful, Mind-Clearing Prompts
Focus Recovery Tools
Breaktime Buddy Delivers AI-Powered Breaks For Focus And Recovery
Digital Discipline Tools
Shutout Blocks “Ignore Limit” To Help You Stop Doomscrolling
Habit Management Apps
Daily Goal Tracker Smart Habit Helps Track Habits And Plan Daily Goals
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
Sobriety Tracking Apps
SoberTrack Helps Users Monitor Habits and Stay Motivated in Sobriety
Wellness Tracking Apps
Cold Shower Tracks Exposure Time, Temperature, And Progress Metrics
Habit Tracking Apps
Track And Manage Daily Routines With Kabit On iOS
Digital Habit Resets
Lemio Helps Transform Screen Time Into Intentional, Goal-Driven Life Time
Personal Tracking Apps
Long Ago Lets Users Log Habits, Tasks, and Meaningful Moments Over Time
Digital Writing Trackers
WriteMore Helps Build Consistent Writing Habits with Goals and Reminders
Single-Goal Tracker Platforms
Mission One Focuses On One Habit At A Time For Better Results
Personal Productivity Trackers
'Journaling' Helps Track Goals, Build Habits, And Stay Organized
Productivity Tracking Apps
Weeks Life Helps Track Goals, Build Habits, And Boost Productivity
Digital Habit Managers
PressQuit Helps Reduce Video Temptation And Engage Intentionally Online
Digital Wellness Assistants
Mellow Helps You Take Regular Screen Breaks for Healthier Work Habits
Personal Achievement Trackers
Life Badger Tracks Goals, Habits, & Milestones Across Apple Devices
Calendar Habit Trackers
Calendabit Helps Track Habits Directly On Your Calendar