Changing the environment can significantly reduce or eliminate bad habits. By making the cues of good habits obvious, available, visible, and easy to see, one can increase the likelihood of acting on them. Similarly, making a habit attractive and appealing enhances motivation to engage in it. Leaving the phone in another room until a specific time of the day can lead to a better day, demonstrating that distance and accessibility impact habit formation. Building good habits involves following the 'four laws of behavior change,' with the first law emphasizing the importance of making cues for good habits obvious.