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To break unhealthy habits, stop obsessing over willpower – two behavioral scientists explain why routines matter more than conscious choices

  • Written by Asaf Mazar, Postdoctoral fellow in Behavioral Science, University of Pennsylvania
To break unhealthy habits, stop obsessing over willpower – two behavioral scientists explain why routines matter more than conscious choicesMany people attribute their coffee drinking to the need to feel more alert, but research shows that habit is just as big a driver behind caffeine consumption.Westend61/Getty Images

If you’re like many Americans, you probably start your day with a cup of coffee – a morning latte, a shot of espresso or maybe a good ol’ drip brew.

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