A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research, however, suggests this explanation may be incomplete. For many years, compulsive ...

A habit loop is a repetitive pattern that helps your brain create habits. Habit loops are what drive you to consistently wash your face every morning or go to the gym. Without habit loops, starting ...

Nearly half of our daily activities are performed out of habit, occurring with minimal conscious thought. These automated behavioral patterns, ranging from morning routines to evening scrolling, ...