How to Overcome a Habit

Tuesday, January 01, 2013 9:45AM

"Anderson Live" welcomed guest Tangela, who is addicted to technology and says she can't stop checking her smart phone and surfing the net on her laptop. She admits to being on her gadgets up to 8 hours a day, and said her fiancé broke up with her because of this addiction.

Psychologist and habit expert Kelly McGonigal, PhD., explained that sometimes people are drawn to popular social networking sites like Facebook because it gives them a sense of importance. Kelly shares three simple tips to overcome a habit.

Check out Kelly's book, "The Willpower Instinct," on Amazon.com.

Filed Under: As Seen On The Show, Tips

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