Changing habits can rewire the brain from "summary" of Your Brain Is Playing Tricks on You by Albert Moukheiber
Our brains have a remarkable ability to adapt and change, a concept known as neuroplasticity. This means that our habits and behaviors can actually rewire our brains over time. When we repeatedly engage in a certain behavior, whether it's a healthy habit like exercise or a detrimental one like smoking, our brains create neural pathways that make it easier for us to perform that behavior in the future. This is because our brains are constantly seeking efficiency, looking for ways to conserve energy and resources. So, the more we engage in a behavior, the stronger the neural pathways associated with that behavior become. This is why breaking old habits can be so challenging - we have literally wired our brains to make it easier for us to continue those habits. However, the good news is that we can use this same principle to our advantage by intentionally creating new habits that serve us better. By consistently engaging...
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