Higher order prefrontal cortex operations make us occasionally reflect on the meaning of our lives. But lower order habits, many of which come from the Toddler brain (see post), create our ...

Habits are an adaptive feature of how the brain works.” But sometimes, habits can lead us astray—whether it’s turning to comfort food when we’re sad, or taking a cigarette break when stressed. Since ...

Often when we discuss habits, we talk about negative or unhealthy ones. However, not all habits are harmful. Some are actually good for us and can be nurtured throughout our lives. Neuroscientists ...

In trying to hyper-optimize our lives, we’re likely to prune our habits and value systems more harshly than required. Here’s why. Most people assume their “bad habits” reveal something unflattering ...

If you've ever tried to build a new habit—whether that's exercising more, eating healthier, or going to bed earlier—you may have heard the popular claim that it only takes 21 days to form a habit.

We humans, for all our talk of free will, appear to be largely creatures of mindless habits, according to new research. Most everyday human actions are not based on conscious decisions but rather on ...