Q: How can I quit an unhealthy habit?

Quitting an unhealthy habit can be a great thing for both your health and for your pocket. This will decrease your premiums and make you a healthier person with a smaller chance of developing illnesses and dying at an earlier age. Here are some tips that will help you quit that unhealthy habit:

• Get constant doctor checkups
• Set a realistic goal
• Take small steps toward your goal
• Start slowly
• Don't make any drastic decisions
• Make promises you know that you can keep
• Try asking a friend for support
• Get constant pep-talks
• Track your progress
• Reward yourself with anything except with what you are trying to avoid
• Consider medication to help you
• Talk to your doctor about medication that won't have side-affects
• If you are trying to quit smoking, consider nicotine patches, support lines, etc...
• If you are trying to quit drinking, consider firstly decreasing the amounts of alcohol you consume, support groups, special doctors, etc...
• Know what your insurance policy will cover
• If you are trying to quit eating fatty foods, keep in mind that other that you will need to keep yourself full with something else
• Keep your eyes on the goal