Sparks: 10 Triggers That Have Made People Drop Bad Habits or Make Other Major Changes

It seems almost mystical. A person has long suffered, for example, from overeating, substance abuse, anger issues, laziness, or spending too much. And then suddenly, poof, the person changes, not incrementally, not in baby steps, but all at once.

With my clients, it's tempting to credit my advising but rarely does that have much to do with it. More often, it’s one of the occurrences that I list in my PsychologyToday.com article today. Perhaps my describing them will help you drop that bad habit or make that major change you want to make.