Breaking habits doesn't require a lot of willpower or control. Monks break their habits by engaging in them with awareness, not by being naturally disciplined. By using techniques and developing awareness, monks free themselves from addictions, teaching this methodology to every monk entering the monastery. To break a bad habit, engage in it with awareness, even if you slip up. By noticing your desires and actions without judgment, you strengthen the connection between your frontal lobe and habit circuitry, leading to a tipping point where habits can be broken effortlessly.