Human beings are creatures of habit, which is a very good thing Habits take care of the million and one things we need to do every day, without having to think about them. Brushing your teeth, washing your hands, tying your shoelaces and looking both ways before crossing the road are all habits. Habits keep us alive and socialized. However, as you've probably discovered by now, this natural trait is a mixed blessing. Habits can hinder you as much as they help you. They may be embarrassing, frustrating, or even self-destructive. They may feel entirely beyond your control. The good news is that you can get back in control, and quicker than you think. There are probably as many ways to break bad habits as there are people in the world, but since you don't want to read a list of 6 billion habit-busting techniques, we've narrowed it down to a mere 125. These are all tried and tested ways of breaking bad habits. They've worked for other people, and they can work for you, too.