Triggers that drive bad habits and how to break free of the habit loop

Published Apr 4, 2025, 8:45 AM

We are creatures of habits, both good and bad. What separates the good from the bad are the negative consequences that result from the bad ones, ranging from mildly embarrassing say, nail-biting when nervous to problematic, like scrolling social media sites into the wee hours. 

What makes our habits so hard to break is that we engage in them, for the most part, with little or no thought. Rarely do we stop to examine, challenge, or reflect on how problematic habits may be impacting our lives.

We spoke to Life Coach, Sarah Munyi about this.