Bad habit Quote by Evelyn E. Smith
“It is easier to learn a bad habit than to break one. It is easier to break a good habit than to learn one.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Habit Formation Handbook, 2012
Learning bad habits is quick, while breaking them or forming good ones is harder, highlighting asymmetry in habit dynamics.
In simple terms: Bad habits form fast; breaking them is hard.
Key Takeaway
Focus on preventing bad habits early.
Themes
habits
self‑control
behavior change
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
self‑help
educational
When to use this quote
- quitting smoking
- starting exercise
- diet changes
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
psychology
neuroplasticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What habit do you find hardest to break?
- How can you make a good habit easier to start?
A Different Perspective
Good habits require sustained effort and may revert under stress.
![“If You [the Self] remain as the Knower-Seer of all the kriya (activities of the mind-speech-body), then all the activities are in the form of galan (discharge). Bad habits and good habits are all in fact in the form of discharge.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2fa/dada-bhagwan-31_bad-habit_if-you-the-self-remain-as-the-knower-see_278003.jpg)
