From: Hijacked: How Drugs Redraw the Map of Your Brain
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Why is it so hard to break a bad habit?

Habits carve physical pathways in your brain, like water carving a canyon. The more you do something, the deeper the canyon gets, and the harder it is for your brain to choose a different path.

Action

Instead of trying to stop a bad habit, replace it. If you grab snacks when stressed, replace it with a quick five-minute walk.

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