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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Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
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AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
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Anti-Distraction Communication Devices
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Digital Meditation Service Devices
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Personal Cooling Devices
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Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers
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Mental Health Mirrors
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Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
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Snoring Correction Wearables
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Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
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Connected Monitoring Bandages
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Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
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Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
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Smart Stride-Sssisting Wearables
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Anti-Scrolling Step Apps
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Health-Focused Alcohol-Tracking Apps
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Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
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AI-Powered Nap Timers
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AI Self-Improvement Apps
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Nutrient-Infused Skin Patches
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Daily Motivation Apps
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User-Powered Health Trackers
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Intentional Modern Day Tools
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Anti-Productivity Apps
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Anti-Smartphone Bedside Alarm Clocks
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Alcohol-Monitoring Bracelets
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Motivating Journaling Apps
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Holistic Sleep Improvement Platforms
'SomnApp' Offers Actionable Insights Towards Better Rest
Connected Productivity Assistant Timers
The 'Focush' Productivity Timer Keeps Users Focused
Convenient Workout Devices
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Priority-Only To-Do Apps
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Smartphone Use Reduction Accessories
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Life-Logging Digital Journals
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Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
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Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
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Wasteful Shopping Billboards
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Digitized Life Goal Apps
Buckit Breaks Down Life Aspirations Into Achievable Goals
Psychology-Based Habit Apps
The 'Doabl' App Helps Users Overcome Mental Barriers
Smoke-Quitting Smart Necklaces
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Mobile Workout Advent Calendars
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Pet-Monitoring Activity Trackers
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Fitness-Tracking Smart Rings
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Pebble-Shaped Health Devices
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Plant Disease-Monitoring Patches
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Daily Motivational Quotes
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Health-Monitoring Activewear Fabrics
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Activity-Tracking Watch Upgrades
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Entertaining Micro Workout Apps
The 'Baseline' Smartphone Workout Game App Sets Up Good Habits
Electric Brain Stimulation Apps
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Inspiring Productivity Apps
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Haptic Navigation Wristbands
The Wayband is Hand and Eyes-Free for Intuitive Navigation
Cognitive Performance Measurement Wearables
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Couch-Free Lifestyle Challenges
RXBAR's Bar the Couch Pledge Invites People to Get Moving in 2024
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
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Wellness-Centric Wearable Gadgets
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Mental Health Dating Features
Bumble Introduces New Features for Mental Health Awareness Month
Fitness Tracking Smartwatch Tech
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Human Candle Campaigns
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Motivational Push-Up Apps
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Science-Based Habit Apps
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Anti-Plastic Hynotherapy Sessions
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Stress-Reducing Screenless Watches
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Slow Fashion Apps
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Health-Centric Smart Rings
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Perimenopause Support Apps
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Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
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Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
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Aromatic Breathwork Devices
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Drag-and-Drop Task Apps
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Smartphone Distraction-Curbing Apps
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Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
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Digital Eye Health Preservation
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All-in-One Habit Tracking Tools
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AI-Powered Work Health Monitors
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Distraction-Limiting Apps
Shrewd Observer Helps You Live a More Disciplined Lifestyle
Intermittent Fasting Apps
FastPal Uses a Simple Interface to Help People Stay on Track
Supportive Sobriety Apps
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Distraction-Free Dating Guides
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Smart Life-Planning Apps
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AI Habit Coaches
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Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Movement-Monitoring Smart Pants
These Pants Use Optical Fibers to Detect Wearers' Activities
Self Care Planners
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Personal Goal-Setting Apps
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Time-Limiting Browser Extensions
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Efficient Micro Habit Apps
Micro Habits Breaks Goals into Smaller Steps
Digital Distraction Barriers
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Small Group Habit Tracking
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Digitized Productivity Timers
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Provocative Eco Screensavers
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Motivational Goal-Tracking Apps
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Intention-Focused Fasting Apps
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Eye Strain-Reducing Plug-Ins
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Result-Highlighting Health Apps
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Year-Tracking Heat Maps
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Visualized Screen Time Apps
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Refreshing Productivity Apps
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Task Management SMS Assistants
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