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Jan 2021
31m 49s

Why is it so hard to break a habit?

American Public Media
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If habits are really stuck, we don't think much about them -- we just do them! Some habits are good (like brushing your teeth in the morning) and others are not as good (like biting your nails). Today we find out what parts of our brains help us form habits and why it's actually super useful to not have to think so hard about everything. Gungador tries to b ... Show More
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