Why Bad Habits Stick (and How to Finally Break Free)
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I like everything I hear in this video!! Do I need to listen to this again? Or will i get this?
Bad habits feel hard to break because they’re wired into the brain’s reward and identity systems. This video explains why willpower isn’t enough—and what actually works. Learn practical strategies to interrupt patterns, shift your mindset, and build lasting change.
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The doomscrolling loop is real. Definitely needing to implement some of these brain-reset tips starting today.
@mindful_atriumAmazing I really love this video the way you explain so clearly I just love it !!,💕😭
@rabiakazmi634You have a very convincing way of speaking, and I really liked how you edited the video so smoothly
@apersistentchannel5951this could not be here in a more
@Thetlatceapt81Prefrontal cortex 🎉
@richie1384Question on replacement - if the habit involves laying down, resting, but for too long or when I don’t have the time to, wondering what I could replace that activity with that my brain would accept as still restful but better? A comfy corner clothing change and low effort task?
@christyagrawal6456The brain is really powerful, well-done Dr Tracy
@BrainHealthandMemory"Habit-Stacking" ... such a 2026 way to say Classical Conditioning
@joshk2123Will definitely come back to thank you after 2 months
@starblaze6959The more I watch your videos Dr Tracey, I feel fear as these things you teach sort of feel like superpowers. I fear maybe I will find that I don't do them and I don't change in which as I write I realise it's part of that self-concept thing, so I will do these things I am excited to see where I will end up. It feels weird to say this.
@nothing-t3k1eThis is video made me cry, like it really spoke to me I am trying my best not to give up but I keep falling over and over scared of life but now I feel like it’s different I have learned the patterns and for sure I am going to stop and be a better version of myself. Thank you so much!!
@Wonderinglostsoul1Many habits persist not because people are weak, but because the behaviors are tied to reward, relief, or identity in the brain.
@YouHabitsThe brain is a powerful thing. Nice informative video!
@beccacoleman498I'm snacking on chips while playing roblox instead of getting up, cleaning my room and studying. why am I doing this.
@Ma-ic2dkI feel like changing the chain of thought with big phrases is unrealistic
@khaylebramos2541The difference between stopping a dam and rerouting the water
@khaylebramos2541Some may laugh at this kind of thing, but stopping a habit is so so difficult. I'm really fed up of mine. 2 days ago was "the last time" and that was "the last time" 20 times ago.
@MikeJackson690bless your heart. thank you.
@LeftToeMaster3000Thanks Dr. Mark's great information. The visuals and pace of your delivery made it so much more helpful and easier to understand. I grew up in a chaotic environment and I'm working to unlearn bad habits and create a better life for myself and family.
@valentine601Great content, subbed!
@deathbestowerx2577What impacted me the most:
“Relapse isnt failure, it’s FEEDBACK.
Its the RETURN, not the mistake, that builds resilience.”
Feeling like my correlation are on x games mode
@gamerkilla2217I have followed Dr Tracy for years. Her delivery is top notch and actually had an amazing effect. This video was a (10) for sure!
@jimwilkey7294I BITE MY TOUNGE ITS A BAD HABIT
@JJKZ_EDITZXGreat video
@Vaishnav-wn1ncJust came across this, thank you for this video!
@ricsantos8969Yes bad habits please get out
@LaurieAsselstine-r3oThis is exactly what I’ve been searching for!
@DillonNora-j1nIf your dopamine baseline down as much as the Mariana trench you need to face discomfort you need to face pain in order to recover. Take the pain it wont be forever. Cigarette, caffeine i quit them and recovered in less than 3weeks
@joeker6220Love your videos!
@frederickduncan9517This was a great and helpful video,thanks❤
@MohammadRezaAnsari-144Dr. Marks here changing my life for the better ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
@teodescartes1771I have habit of eating mitti I want to leave it
@prakaschavdree6967Thank you so much for this intel it sounds like atomic habits but with more detailed one
@FaithPhiri-qi3woThank you ❤
@rawhunni🪽 💌
@taraschmidheini4674Thank you for this
@jamesmannion833my trick to stop smoking was to observe when the addiction kicked in, notice it and see when it will kick in next time.
@fupsxGood👏
@neuroseductionpsycheI love you dr tracey you literally changed my life for the better, i wasn’t the same person from the first video i wtched of you god bless you.
@rubysuperxx5:24 Affirmations don't work.
@lucusmeyer7232Thank you so much !❤
@LM-nc1pbHabits! Finally someone explains how it works internally, how it builds or ?????destroys lives!
@ofSupportiveHousingI have come here because I want to fast beyond one meal a day and it has become so hard. I fail everyday. This has really helped
@Alive_in_ChristIt sounds like you read the atomic habits book. Also I loved your video it was very helpful!
@Youtuber038I can’t believe how simple you made this!
@GotuSonawane-m5hMy worst habit is that I am playing a lot of 1 specific computer game. I quit it multiple times, but I always come back to it. My brain tells me something like: "You cant give this game up. You spent way to much time, while learning it or you are too good to quit it" ( I am top 0.8% in europe). Any tips how I can get out of this loop?
(I am not making money with it and I kinda dont even like playing it anymore, but if I have a bad day, I turn my pc on and use this game to ignore my feelings)