Topic 141: Quitting a Bad Habit Successfully

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is a bad habit?

2. Can you think of a bad habit that people often have?

3. Why do you think people start bad habits?

4. What is the hardest part about quitting a bad habit?

5. How do you feel when you try to stop doing something you like but know it’s bad for you?

6. What do you think is the best way to quit a bad habit?

7. Have you ever tried to quit a bad habit? What happened?

8. Why is it important to stop bad habits?

9. What are some examples of healthy habits that can replace bad habits?

10. How do you feel when you can stop a bad habit for a few days?

11. What do you think about people who have a hard time quitting smoking or eating junk food?

12. What motivates you to quit something you know is not good for you?

13. Do you think people can quit bad habits on their own? Why or why not?

14. How does a bad habit affect your daily life?

15. What kind of support can help someone quit a bad habit?

16. Do you think it’s important to reward yourself when you stop a bad habit? Why?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. What are some common bad habits people have?

18. Why do some people struggle more with quitting a bad habit than others?

19. How can setting small goals help when trying to quit a bad habit?

20. What is the role of self-discipline in quitting a bad habit?

21. How can you replace a bad habit with a positive one?

22. What impact do bad habits have on your health and well-being?

23. What are some strategies for staying motivated when trying to quit a bad habit?

24. How can tracking progress help in quitting a bad habit?

25. What role does a support system (family, friends) play in quitting a bad habit?

26. Do you think bad habits can be completely eliminated, or do people just learn to control them?

27. How can someone change their environment to make it easier to quit a bad habit?

28. How do you stay focused when you feel the urge to go back to a bad habit?

29. How can someone build better habits to prevent falling back into old, unhealthy habits?

30. What do you think about people who use technology or apps to help them quit bad habits?

31. How does stress influence people’s ability to quit bad habits?

32. What are some common mistakes people make when trying to quit a bad habit?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. What psychological factors make breaking a bad habit difficult, and how can they be overcome?

34. How does one’s environment and social circles influence the success or failure of quitting a bad habit?

35. How can cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) help in breaking bad habits?

36. What role do habits play in shaping a person’s identity and behavior patterns?

37. How does the concept of willpower relate to quitting bad habits?

38. What is the connection between emotional triggers and bad habits, and how can one address these triggers?

39. How can someone maintain long-term success in avoiding bad habits after the initial period of quitting?

40. What role does personal accountability play in quitting a bad habit, and how can one stay accountable?

41. How do self-compassion and forgiveness contribute to successfully breaking bad habits?

42. What impact does quitting a bad habit have on an individual’s self-esteem and confidence?

43. How can mindfulness and meditation practices support the process of breaking a bad habit?

44. What are the societal and cultural implications of quitting bad habits (e.g., smoking, drinking)?

45. How can relapsing affect the long-term process of quitting, and how should someone approach setbacks?

46. What role do habit-forming apps and online communities play in helping people quit bad habits?

47. How do people’s past experiences and trauma influence their ability to break bad habits?

48. How can an individual make quitting a bad habit a sustainable lifestyle change rather than a temporary fix?