Continued from part 1... Rebel Research suggests that one of the main reasons we persist with bad habits is that so many other people have them too; they are cultural norms. That makes sense: It’s hard to say no to fast-food burgers, French fries, and soda when...

At this time of year, people often want to rid themselves of negative habits. Changing a habit is not an easy process. Habits are beneficial because they're automatic. We engage in habits without thinking, which frees our brains up to focus on other things. When we...