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Good Intentions Versus Bad Habits: Why the Old Ways Win Out

By John M. Grohol, PsyD
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Good Intentions Versus Bad Habits: Why the Old Ways Win Out

Why are old habits so hard to break? A new study suggests that over time, our bad habits (such as smoking cigarettes or over eating) become automatic, learned behaviors. Even if we consciously try …

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