Relationships Hack the Power of Habits to Master Your Money Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Written by Mint.com Published Jan 27, 2020 - [Updated Feb 16, 2022] 1 min read Sources Advertising Disclosure The views expressed on this blog are those of the bloggers, and not necessarily those of Intuit. Third-party blogger may have received compensation for their time and services. Click here to read full disclosure on third-party bloggers. This blog does not provide legal, financial, accounting or tax advice. The content on this blog is "as is" and carries no warranties. Intuit does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content on this blog. After 20 days, comments are closed on posts. Intuit may, but has no obligation to, monitor comments. Comments that include profanity or abusive language will not be posted. Click here to read full Terms of Service. Days are busy and you don’t have the time to actively make decisions about everything you do. As a result, you’re probably on autopilot for much of the day. You may grab the same go-to breakfast every morning or get up for water around the same time each afternoon. Habits like these help you avoid becoming overwhelmed by the sheer number of options in your life and focus on what really matters in the day. But just as habits make productivity possible, they can also work against you. You may be in the habit of splurging on clothes after a stressful work week or eating out for lunch every day. These habits are formed because they’re an easy solution in the short term but they can be a major drain on your financial and personal goals in the long run. Bad habits are much easier to form than they are to break, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work to change them. Understanding how your brain gets hooked on habits can help you shift those habits to more positive ones. Instead of working to fight your instincts and choices, you can strategically subvert choices that have become automatic and instead go with the opposite option. With the help of Turbo, your everyday habits can help you become more aware of your spending, achieve financial independence, or pay off debts sooner. Reaching your goals takes hard work, but the effort it takes doesn’t have to happen all at once. Remember, consistency is more important than almost any other factor. Keep reading to learn how hacking your habits can put your success into overdrive. Previous Post Which Streaming Services Are Worth Paying for in 2020? Next Post 8 Hidden Costs of Job Hopping (Infographic) Written by Mint.com More from Mint.com Sources Heart | Adobe | ConstantRenewal | USC | European Journal of Social Psychology Browse Related Articles Mint App News Intuit Credit Karma welcomes all Minters! Retirement 101 5 Things the SECURE 2.0 Act changes about retirement Home Buying 101 What Are Homeowners Association (HOA) Fees and What Do … Financial Planning What Are Tax Deductions and Credits? 20 Ways To Save on… Financial Planning What Is Income Tax and How Is It Calculated? Investing 101 The 15 Best Investments for 2023 Investing 101 How To Buy Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide Investing 101 What Is Real Estate Wholesaling? Life What Is A Brushing Scam? Financial Planning WTFinance: Annuities vs Life Insurance