This question is asked by my first grader daughter and I could not answer her properly. Can you help.
2006-08-22 08:08:29 · 7 answers · asked by dpcard 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I think its because we 'train": our mind that this is the way to do things and we will keep doing them...especially it we like them...I have a habit of shaking my leg for no reason...but since i like it...Ive trained my brain to know to do it too ...
2006-08-22 08:14:59 · answer #1 · answered by Annon... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes around 30 days of doing one constant thing for it become a habit. This happens because the brain is accustomed to doing that one thing everyday. So it does it naturally. It's just programmed.
It also takes 30 days to break a habit. Which can explain why people that quit smoking for 30 days have a much better chance of not starting up again.
2006-08-22 15:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by falzalnz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a habit is something that a person does over and over again because they can't stop. They begin to like it to much just like you like a favorite TV show and whenever it's on you have to watch it.
2006-08-22 15:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by KIT-KAT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usage turns into habit.
2006-08-22 17:07:31 · answer #4 · answered by Mummy is not at home 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
humans are creatures of habit. Our brains want routine because it makes us feel safe. thats why most people fear change.
2006-08-22 15:18:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.oldandsold.com/articles29/habits-2.shtml
maybe this website will help you explain it to your daughter.
2006-08-22 15:42:48 · answer #6 · answered by wonderwoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes 21 days to pick up any habbit good or bad
2006-08-22 15:41:13 · answer #7 · answered by gabby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋