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Understand the brain's role in habits from "summary" of Rewire by Richard O'Connor
To understand why we fall into habits, we need to delve into the inner workings of our brain. Our brain is a complex organ that is constantly seeking ways to conserve energy. It does this by turning repeated behaviors into automatic habits, which require less cognitive effort to perform. When we engage in a behavior repeatedly, our brain creates neural pathways that make it easier for us to repeat that behavior in the future. These neural pathways are like well-worn paths in a forest - the more we walk along a certain path, the easier it becomes to follow that same route. Over time, these habits become deeply ingrained in our brain, making them difficult to break. This is why we often find ourselves mindlessly engaging in habits, even when we know they are harmful or unproductive. Furthermore, our brain is wired to seek out pleasure and avoid pain. When we engage in a habit that provides us with pleasure, such as eating our favorite comfort food or scrolling through social media, our brain releases dopamine - a neurotransmitter associated with reward an...
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