How to Break Bad Habits - Some bad habits are anoying but some bad habits can be life thretening. Either way, the philosophy is still the same. Never remove an unhelpful habit without replacing it with something to fill the gap. Habits take time to form and time to change. Choose more positive behaviours and if you find it difficult to inlist friends or family member to support you, your doctor or other supports might be inlisted to help you on your way to achieve your goal.