How to Stop Yourself from Cursing

The "F-bomb" is not attractive. There are a time in our lives when we think cursing is cool, but then we must grow up and realize that there is a time and place for everything. In front of your 3 year old, for example, is not a good time to curse. The following steps may not work for everyone, but it can certainly help you watch what you say.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Rubber band
• emptied and clean mayonnaise jar
• spare change

1. Every time you catch a curse word coming out of your mouth, especially if you're trying to stop from cursing in front of a child, simply cover your mouth and say, "Oops. Bad [insert name here]!" After a few times, the child will catch you and remind you of your "oops!"

2. If the covering of the mouth thing doesn't work or you feel silly doing it, there are other alternatives. One is the "Curse Jar" or "Swear Jar". This technique was featured on an episode of The Simpsons. Basically, every time you let a curse word slip, place some change into the jar, usually a predetermined amount. I started mine with quarters and had to downgrade to nickels because I was going broke. The idea is to use the money in the jar for something special for the other members of the family, maybe Disneyland or some other theme park.

3. Finally, if all else fails a slightly painful alternative that is meant to be used like Pavlov and his dogs could work. Place a rubber band on your wrist. Every time you curse snap it. Don't do it hard so that it leaves welts, just do it hard enough you get the point. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS FOR TEENAGERS OR CHILDREN. Only responsible adults can handle this kind of conditioning.

Tips & Warnings

• You may not ever fully stop cursing, but I can assure you that you will no longer drop the "F-bomb" where no longer appropriate.
• Again, the rubber band thing is an all else fails situation and must ONLY be used for adults.