Habits are a bit like school grades: if you want to improve them, you have to practice. Psychology professor Lars Schwabe explains how to get started and then persevere.
Mr. Schwabe, biting nails, eating chocolate, we all have habits that we would like to change. Why is this so difficult?
This is the nature of habits: they are largely automated. We engage in a certain behavior without giving it much thought – and because we don’t think much about it, it’s difficult for us to stop the behavior.
How does a habit form?
At the beginning there is an action that we carry out and with which we achieve success. So let’s repeat them. Over time, the action creeps into everyday life and becomes a habit.
Source: Stern
I’m Caroline, a journalist and author for 24 Hours Worlds. I specialize in health-related news and stories, bringing real-world impact to readers across the globe. With my experience in journalism and writing in both print and online formats, I strive to provide reliable information that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.
