Anyone that has ever had a bad habit (read: everyone) has probably tried to break said habit at one time or another. Whether you smoke, bite your fingernails or indulge in a midnight snack, you've probably said those fateful words to yourself, "I really need to stop doing this."
But we all know that quitting is usually easier said than done. Self-help books, therapy and hypnosis are all popular methods to try and help people make a change, but the saying "old habits die hard" doesn't exist for no reason. Changing your habits takes discipline and willpower, which most people just don't have.
Maybe all you need is a good-old-fashioned electric shock every once in a while. Enter the Pavlok, a new wristband that helps users stay on track with their goals by giving them a small electric shock when they fail, among other punishments. This whole wearable tech craze just keeps getting better and better, doesn't it?
Pavlok helps you replace bad habits with good ones. Each day, you get a task to help you complete your goal. If you succeed, you can earn a reward, such as a prize or money. If you fail, you get a punishment, such as paying a fine, losing access to your phone or even an electric shock that delivers up to 340 volts of electric current. That sounds completely terrifying, but the shock is apparently no more harmful than a jolt of static electricity.
