Breaking Bad Habits – Inverting the 4 Laws

Just as good habits follow the 4 laws, bad habits can be broken by reversing them.

• ❌ 1. Make It Invisible → Remove temptations.

Example: Keep junk food out of the house.

• ❌ 2. Make It Unattractive → Reframe your mindset.

Example: Instead of “I can’t smoke,” say “I don’t smoke.”

• ❌ 3. Make It Difficult → Increase friction.

Example: Delete social media apps to reduce mindless scrolling.

• ❌ 4. Make It Unsatisfying → Add consequences.

Example: Use a habit contract: “If I skip the gym, I pay my friend ₹500.”