If you have a bad habit you want to break, instead of just taking that part of your life away, leaving an ’empty’ space, you could substitute it with a good habit. It’s a two step process that first requires you to realize a bad habit and want to stop it, and then find a suitable replacement so you don’t feel you’re missing something. How to Turn Bad Habits into Good Habits – [ZenHabits] Instead of going out at night, try getting out during the day. Get up early and do something you enjoy. Take a walk around the neighborhood or hang out in a coffee shop for a couple hours. When Friday and Saturday night come around, you won’t feel as restless and the urge to go out drinking will be easier to resist.