I'm reminded of Steve's Posteriorities blog entry, only in reverse.
Giving up or reducing an activity is only half of the equation. You have to consciously decide what you're going to do with the time instead. Ideally it'll be something that meets the same needs.
Otherwise other bad habits will just drift in to fill the space.
P.S. I'm posting this while procrastinating about studying. Aargh!
P.P.S. That's it! I'm off to study now! Thanks.
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When people see things as beautiful, ugliness is created.
When people see things as good, evil is created.
When the way is forgotten, 'morality' and 'piety' need to be taught.
-Dao De Jing, Chapter 2
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