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I guess it’s entirely plausible that you’re a self-actualized person who laughs at the thought of self-improvement. If that’s the case, I guess we don’t have much more to talk about?because I, on the other hand, can rattle off a dozen self-destructive things that I do daily. Habits like staying up way too late on work nights, procrastinating when it comes to paying bills, forgetting to floss, and always running 15 minutes late for any appointment. While these aren’t life-altering addictions, some subtle adjustments and a little self-discipline would mean I never feel stressed about leaving a friend waiting for me at brunch, and I might even stop waking up tired most mornings. My dentist would be happier too. If you’re in the same boat, meet celebrity interventionist Brad Lamm, a recovered addict and founder of Breathe Life Healing Center in Los Angeles, which deals with drug abuse and food addiction disorders. He’s Dr. Phil?s on-air interventionist, has produced an eight-part docuseries about food addiction with Oprah, and has worked with both celebrities and nonfamous people to stage interventions and help beat addictions. I spoke with Lamm to pin down how anyone flirting with the idea of breaking a bad habit could get started. 
Know the difference between a habit and an addiction.
Unlike addiction, a bad habit is what Lamm calls “situational.” So, while an addiction is more habitual ...