How I did it: First, let me say I'm not 100% 'cured' of the cursing habit.  Yet I'm so very much better than I used to be.  I realized that most of the time when I used foul language it was because I was either very tired or very frustrated/angry and the cursing was a sign that I was having difficulty coping.  I've gotten better about taking care of myself, getting enough sleep and eating well and journaling almost daily to work through problems. 

Lessons & tips: figure out why and when you curse.  If it's simply a habit then use habit breaking techniques and replace the curse with a more appropriate phrase.  If, like me, it shows up during times of stress, learn to manage the stress.

Resources: www.morningcoach.com

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Nov 05, 2008, 07:28PM PST | 1 comment | 3 cheers