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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Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
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AI-Powered Styling Apps
StyleHack Changes the Way People Dress with AI Style Analysis
Stress-Reducing Garbage Initiatives
The Hefty Brand Launches its 'Trash Time Out' Campaign
Employee Mental Health Apps
PausePoint Offers Features That Will Increase Productivity
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Gen Z-Targeted Ads
Truth Initiative’s Outsmart Nicotine Campaign Pushes Gen Z to Quit Smarter
Smartphone Addiction Meditation Lanterns
The Conceptual 'QUIES' Digital Detox Device is Calming
Anti-Scratching Skincare Sensors
The Sibel Health 'ADAM' Sensor Deters Scratching in the Night
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Wearable Sweat-Analyzing Patches
Sweanty Introduced a New Hydration Monitor that Uses Sweat
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
Real-Time Hydration Wearables
Geca Tracks Hydration All Day and Alerts Users of Dehydration
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Meditative Trash Campaigns
Hefty's Trash Time Out Provides Support During the Holiday Season
Community-Focused Healthy Habits Apps
Noom Recently Debuted Its New Health-Focused App — Noom Vibe
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Data-Driven Vape-Quitting Apps
HabitHalo's Quit Vaping App Presents an Alternative to Quitting
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Nicotine Addiction Trackers
'Quit Snus Addiction' Tracks Usage, Costs, and Helps Overcome Cravings
Mobile Plan Breakup Campaigns
Sky Mobile's Breakup Consultant Helps to Free People from Bad Plans
Wearable Stress Management Monitors
Stress & Anxiety Monitor App is a Tool That Records Triggers
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Mental Health Trackers
DeepKeys Tracks Your Mental Health and Shares Insights With Others
Toddler-Targeted Smartwatches
The 'NehNehBaby' Training Watch Teaches Children Healthy Habits
Self-Guided Meditation Smartwatch Apps
'TapTap Mind' is Inspired by Mala Bead Counting
Mindfulness-Promoting Walking Clubs
Self Space's Walk Club is an Exercise in Mindfulness
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Social Media Meditation Features
The TikTok Meditation Feature Helps Users Take a Break
AI-Enabled Weight Management Apps
The 'Simple' Health Coaching App is Practical and Positive
Worker Injury-Preventing Wearables
Bardavon's 'Preventure' Sensor Enhances Workplace Safety
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Minimalist Habit Trackers
Track and Maintain Daily Habits Effortlessly with Daily Habit Tracker
Healthier Food Choice-Promoting Apps
To Better Health Debuts the BetterBites™ Nutrition App
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Inclusive Health Apps
Diet Pulse is a Fitness Tool at the Intersection of Tech and Health
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Mindful Low-Tech Smartphones
The Mudita Kompakt Reduces Distractions and Screen Time
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Smart Wearable Companions
'Friend' is A Wearable Device for Combatting Loneliness
AI Health Assistants
Doti, An AI Health Copilot, Tracks Habits and Offers Personalized Tips
Optimized Health Data
Habit Dash Aggregates Data from All Your Different Sources and Wearables
Anti-Distraction Studying Apps
The 'StudyBug' Study Platform Offers AI-Enabled Assistance
Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps
The 'Intenty' App Prompts Users to Rethink How They Use Their Phone
Linux-Style Habit Trackers
HabitCracker Uses a Hacker-Style Interface to Keep Users Motivated
Personal Life Tracking Tools
Wheel of Life Tracker Functions as a Personal Life Coach
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Customizable Habit Trackers
Forge Helps Build and Track Habits with Personalized Routines
Personalized Breathwork Apps
FivePointFive Introduces a New Approach to Wellness
Screen Time Reduction Apps
BePresent Gamifies Limiting Phone Usage with Daily Challenges
Wearable Skin Protection Devices
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Launches a Wearable UV Detector
Distraction-Blocking Apps
The 'FlowBuddy' App Helps Users Cut Down on Screen Time
Self-Care Advent Calendars
The NEXT Advent Calendar Offers Treats Ahead of the Holidays
Branded Happiness-Focused Studies
Garmin and Researchers from Harvard University & Others Partner
Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps
The 'Jolt' App Helps Users Take Control of Screen Time
Digitized Life Goal Apps
Buckit Breaks Down Life Aspirations Into Achievable Goals
Analytic Addiction Trackers
StartQuit Helps Users Track Relapses and Understand Recovery Patterns
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Children-Empowered Adorable Smartwatches
NehNehBaby Introduces the Training Watch for Toddlers
Holistic Lifestyle Trackers
Self Sport Tracks Your Life With Self Mind AI Integration
Integrated Daily Step Counters
Steps Daily Keeps Health On Track Without Draining Phone Battery
Smartphone Detox Lockboxes
The Conceptual 'Back to Reality' Smartphone Lock Box Reclaims Time
User-Friendly Habit Templates
Habit Tracker - Template Tommy Visualizes Progress Over Time
Cozy Self-Exploration Games
Betwixt Provides Epic Escapes from Stress & Anxiety with Storytelling
Personalized Fitness Tools
SmartFit Generates Custom Fitness Plans Quickly and Efficiently
Extreme No-Excuse Fitness Apps
Workout Nightmare Blocks Websites Until the Workout is Finished
Mindful Tech Product Certifications
Calm Tech Certified™ May Boost Consumer Loyalty and Trust
Parent-Friendly Workout Plans
Matalan and Mr Motivator Tailor-Made Exercises for Parents
App-Based Wellness-Oriented Challenges
Life Time Launches the Everyday Well Challenge on Its App
Hydration Tracking Tools
Water Watch Simplifies Tracking Daily Water Intake with Bottle Units
Personal Efficiency Optimizers
8020.in Everything Maximizes Results by Focusing on the Key 20%
Tech Worker-Focused Wellness Apps
TechieMind is a Mental Health Tool for Tech Industry Workers
Streamlined Habit Trackers
The Weekly Habit Tracker is a Catalyst for Personal Growth
Mindful Drinking Trackers
Pour Decision Helps Track Drinking Habits and Supports Mindful Choices
Digital Dependency Awareness Campaigns
Trapped by the Screen Uncovers Hidden Costs of Screen Time
Health-Focused Productivity Tools
Productyve Combines Productivity with Wellness Using Reminders
Journaling Habit Trackers
HeyDay Helps Track Habits and Journal Personalized Daily Experiences
Social Media Blockers
Antisocial Blocks Social Media, Increasing Focus With Financial Incentives
Holistic Wellness Habit Trackers
CompleteDay Let's Users Sync Their Health Goals and Habits
Gamified Children's Productivity Apps
Kangaroutine Helps Kids Who Struggle with Routines
Mental Wellness Apps
'Pause' Lets You Take a Moment to Regain Control Over Your Emotions
Habit Tracker Tools
HabitScroll Caters to Those Looking to Adopt New Habits or Break Old Patterns
Tab Management Tools
TabSlap – Chrome Extension Helps Users Stay Focused by Managing Tabs
Routine Planning Apps
HabitNow Helps Users Embrace a More Structured Schedule
All-in-One Habit Tracking Tools
HabitFlow is Designed To Help Users Improve Their Life
Intuitive Journal Tracking
Habitually 2.0 Aims to Enhance One's Daily Routine to Improve Wellbeing
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
AI Habit Trackers
YourHabitBuddy AI Habit Tracker With Community Support For Personal Growth
Daily Motivational Quotes
QuoteBuzz Uplifts with Positive Reinforcement Aligned to Their Goals
Gamified AI Productivity Tools
BeeDone Offers Personalized Feedback to Improve Goal Setting
Personal Wellbeing-Aiding Products
Pong Design Creates Products that Fuse Mindfullness with Tech
Mental Wellness Habits
Pause 1.0 Helps You Build a Daily Mental Wellness Habit in 10 Minutes
Multi-Faceted Nicotine Addiction Solutions
A Clinical Hypnotherapist Created the Nic Free Program
Screen Time Control
Clearspace Requires Exercise to Unlock Apps and Reduce Mindless Scrolling
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Simplified Routine Trackers
Bear Record Offers a Daily Planner and To-Do List
AI Habit Trackers
Ready AI Goal + Habit Tracker is a Pocket-Sized Personal Coach
Pet Health Managers
Pet App Helps Track Health, Reminders, and Activities for Your Pets
Anti-Distraction CBT-Powered Apps
The 'Inscreen' App Helps Users Curb Their Screen Time
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Accountability-Based Habit Building
PinkyPartner Helps Build Habits Through Partner Notifications
Gamified Habit Builders
Gamified Habit Tracker Makes Habit Building Fun with Digital Pets
Habit-Tracking Apps
BeeBetter Helps Establish Routine and Cultivate Healthy Habits
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Social Workout Apps
FITCHAIN Helps you Find Fitness Friends to Stay Accountable
Habit-Tracking Apps
Dallies Lets Users Log Daily Tasks and Track Progress and Earn Coins
Time Awareness Tools
Presence Tracker Helps You Stay Mindful of Time Without Interruptions
Mindful Browsing Tools
Box Breathing Buddy Helps You Reset With Breathing Exercises in Chrome
Fitness Habit Builders
RunSpark Helps You Build Discipline and Reach Your Fitness Goals
Daily Task Managers
Today App Helps You Track Daily Tasks and Build Better Habits Easily
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Daily Self-Improvement Record Keeping
The Book of Life Helps People Grow and Reflect Over Time
Public Bathroom Location Apps
The Bathroom App Helps People in Need of Relief
Positive Mental Health Strategies
HappierMe: Master Your Mind Helps Users Achieve Long-Term Goals
Productive Habit Changing
Monk Mode is an App Based Off the Best-Selling Book, Atomic Habits
Gamified Productivity Apps
Get Productive Turns Phone-Free Time into a Game with Rewards
Integrated Habit Trackers
Track GitHub Contributions in Real Time With DeskHub's Visual Display
Habit Building Tools
SnapHab Uses Gamification and Progress Tracking to Build Lasting Habits
Personalized Notification Tools
Good Vibes Notifications Offers a Daily Dose of Information
Rewarding Productivity Apps
NoBrowseForYou Turns Tasks into Rewards by Blocking Distractions
Social Habit Tracking
Calombo Allows Users to Monitor Their Habits While Sharing Their Progress
Yoga Habit Builders
Track Progress And Build Consistency With Yoga Streaks’ Streak-Tracking Tools
Procrastination-Alleviating Tool Suites
Univi Helps Adults with ADHD Manage Their Symptoms
Bite-Sized Daily Wellness Actions
BlissList Approaches Holistic Wellness Through Small Steps
Weekly Goal Setting Apps
Friday Win Encourages Users to Set New Goals Every Monday
AI Behavioural Change Apps
Neurture Provides AI Guidance to Facilitate Habit Changing
Positive Daily Routine Elevations
DeedDiary Transforms Browsers Into a Place of Positivity
Chronic Condition Management Tools
Human Health Tracks Symptoms and Treatments for Optimal Health
Focus Productivity Tools
FlowBuddy Blocks Distractions and Turns Apps into Learning Opportunities
Health Logging Tools
Health Shortcuts Quickly Logs Data Directly Into Apple Health
Habit Tracking Systems
Rooted Habits Tracks Daily Progress and Encourages Accountability.
Distracting-Blocking Apps
NoScroll Helps People Avoid Addicive Short Videos and Other Distractions
Timer-Based Quitting Support
SWay Takes a new Approach to Helping You Quit Smoking or Vaping
Date Reflection Tools
Red Flags Tracks Positive and Negative Traits in Your Dating Life
Team-Based Wellness Challenges
Bright Break Enhances the Well-Being of Remote and Hybrid Employees
Engaging Productivity Timers
The 15 Minute Timer Helps in Achieving Better Work-Life Balance
Workflow Integrated Breathing Reminders
'Exhale' Encourages Mindful Breathing While Working
Digital Focus Tools
SceneEscape Organizes Apps and Stays Focused With Custom Digital Scenes
Simple Activity Trackers
Activity Journey Tracks Daily Progress and Rewards Self-Improvement Steps