The bad habits we're leaving in 2025—and expert tips for making changes that stick
Looking to break a bad habit? Here's how to be successful in cutting it out of your life in 2026.
TL;DR
- Experts suggest replacing bad habits with healthier options.
- Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff recommends "tiny experiments" for habit change.
- CNBC Make It staff share resolutions focused on reducing screen time and social media use.
- Improving sleep hygiene, including avoiding screens before bed and establishing earlier bedtime routines, is a common goal.
- Other resolutions include reading more, exercising regularly, and managing social commitments to avoid FOMO.
- The concept of 'revenge bedtime' is discussed as staying up late for free time at the expense of sleep.
- Experts advise allowing for flexibility and self-compassion when trying to break habits.