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I have some research that will help you on your quest to make it more easy for you to do the thing.
NVC will keep you aware of what takes you out of the habit, vulnerability will keep you oh track to a different strategy. And search inside yourself will encourage practice on the topic of being thoughtful and caring of the people around you.
In this order.