[b3morales]

Absolutely: I think the one of the follow-on "secrets" after dealing with the bad habits is that you also have to pick the right good habits that will actually work for you. Take exercise. Some people love running; for me it's a horrible chore, but on the other hand I love long bike rides. Who knows why.

Maybe I think I "should" read a bunch of philosophy. But if it doesn't do anything for me, it won't develop into a habit. Maybe if I try a variation, like political philosophy, that will feel rewarding. And it might even lead back to the original thing.

The key I think on both the good habit and bad habit sides is being conscious of what you're doing. (Not to say this is easy though!) The new good habit you want can be hard but rewarding, or it can just be self-mortification, and you have to adjust somewhat to that reality.