In fact we ourselves do that by providing us references to support that belief. Changing your beliefs about a habit helps to break the habit. When you believe that you can break the habit that you’re not addicted to it, that you are able to refrain from it. Without having the belief you’ll just give up before even making an attempt to break the habit.

A sincere believer in the flat earth theory does not know that the Earth is flat. People’s beliefs should evolve as they gain new experiences. Educated people, well aware of the process by which beliefs form, still strongly cling to their beliefs, and act on those beliefs even against their own self-interest. If you want your beliefs to change, it indicates that you are keeping your eyes open, living fully, and welcoming everything that the world and people around you can teach you.

Was there a time when you were able to successfully refrain from the habit? If you have then that is a reference that breaking that habit can be done. Have you shown strong willpower in the past? If yes then that’s another reference. Have other people broken that habit before? If yes then that’s another reference.

Anything that supports the belief that you can indeed break the habit is a reference that you can use. Come up with as many references as you can, the more references, the stronger the belief.

Break your habit and start getting rid of your bad habits. Remember, as long as you have the willpower and the right strategy, breaking a habit can be achieved. Self improvement mentoring is not just about sharing tips for increasing productivity or becoming smarter. Rather the information here approaches self improvement through total alignment and integration of the whole being to support the outcome. True lasting success can only exist when the soul, mind, body and emotions are aligned.