5 Habits to break in 2010

Everyone, and I mean everyone, has a bad habit(s).
Here are five common not-so-great habits, and how to break ’em for good.

1.) Bad habit: Nail Biting (lisha!!)

Stop now: Biting your nails makes for ugly hands and over time can interfere with normal nail growth
Break it: Go for a professional manicure once every 2 or 3 weeks, because when your nails look pretty, you'll be less likely to snack on them.

2.) Bad habit: Forgetting to Floss (ouch! meself)

Flossing helps prevent gum disease and keeps your teeth and gums looking good, but it may also stave off non-mouth-related diseases.
Break it: Buy a floss-holding device. Then incorporate flossing into your morning routine before or after brushing.

3) Bad habit: Late Night Fridge Raiding

Eating late at night in itself isn't bad for you, but chances are you're eating cold pizza instead of apple slices. Adding those extra calories does the late-night damage.
Break it Boredom, not hunger, is of the root cause of late-night eating. Once the craving hits, focus on an activity that engages you until it's time to go to sleep, such as e-mail, a crossword puzzle, or meditation. Buy iPhone.

4) Bad habit: Smoking (Liana! Aboo! Subly! Shahir! Dr. Shiraz! Dr. Fawzi! Husni! Jaja!, yeah Dr.s smoke too)

We don't need to remind you of all the health risks associated with smoking (heart attack, lung cancer, emphysema, and cancer of the mouth, throat, stomach, bladder, kidney, and cervix), but here's one you might not have considered: money. Lots of it.
Break it: Ask your doctor about drugs that can help kick-start your quitting process and help you combat cravings and withdrawal. Or, call Dr. Farihah/ Dr. Shiraz/ Dr. Fawzi.

5) Bad habit: Sun Worshipping

Blame it on Coco Chanel—before she returned golden brown from a Mediterranean vacation in the 1920s, pale skin was in. But until the Morticia Addams look comes back in style, stick to self-tanning lotion: The sun's UV rays damage your skin's DNA, increasing your risk of skin cancer (not to mention sunspots, sagging skin, and wrinkles).
Break it: Wear sunscreen daily on the parts of your body that are exposed to the sun, even during winter. Yeah, even ure in London during winter.