》Habit formation is the process by which behaviors become automatic. Habits can form without a person intending to acquire them, but they can also be deliberately cultivated—or eliminated—to better suit one's personal goals.
》One likely reason people are creatures of habit is that habits are efficient:
People can perform useful behaviors without wasting time and energy deliberating about what to do. This tendency toward quick-and-efficient responses can backfire, however—as when it gets hijacked by the use of addictive drugs or consumption of unhealthy food.
》The basal ganglia is the part of the brain primarily responsible for our habits.
》Habits are built through learning and repetition. A person is thought to develop a habit in the course of pursuing goals (such as driving to a destination or satisfying an appetite) by beginning to associate certain cues with behavioral responses that help meet the goal (turning at certain streets, or stopping at a drive-thru with a familiar sign).
》40 percent of your actions are not conscious decisions but habits.
》Contrary to popular belief, it does not take 21 days for most of us to establish a new habit. It's harder to shake off a habit since it takes an average of 66 days before a new habit takes root in our brain. How long it takes a new habit to form can vary widely depending on the behavior, the person, and the circumstances.
》Cravings are the brain's motivator. For something to become a habit, our brain must crave it.
》Habits never truly disappear. They are just overpowered by other habits.
》3 steps Of Habits:
Cue – is any trigger that tells your brain when and which habit to use.
Routine – is an activity, emotion or behavior.
Reward – is how your brain determines if a loop is beneficial to you or not.
》Habits are a way for your brain to save energy, as they are subconscious.
》The root of being stuck with habits goes back to childhood. Many long-standing patterns start when we don't have the skills or support to deal with strong feelings.
》54% of people over the age of 18 have a habit of drinking coffee every day.
》 40% of Americans eat desserts at least twice a week.
》 People who suffer from amnesia or otherwise lose their memories are still able to create habits and act on old habits
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