"Habits are powerful, but delicate. They can emerge outside our consciousness, or can be deliberately designed. They often occur without our permission, but can be reshaped by fiddling with their parts. They shape our lives far more than we realize— they are so strong, in fact, that they cause our brains to cling to them at the exclusion of all else, including common sense. Duhigg, Charles (2012-04-05). The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change Now I know I am a creature of habit (like we all are) but after some reading about them was surprised by how strong they can become and how easily our actions can become habits. Scientists say that habit occur due to our brain constantly trying to save effort. If you think about this you will see that it is a good thing. Can you imagine if 'simple' things such as crossing the road were not a habit? It would require a lot of Brain power and mental effort every time we crossed the road. By the time you walked ...