It is hard for the brain to override a habit

Habit Memory is stored in less flexible brain circuits between a part of brain that evolutionarily older (reptilian brain) and the area that directly controls behavioural actions (Motor Area). So old or well practiced way of thinking happen automatically

The more emotional a memory is, the more involuntary and atomatic the behavioural response!

The brain likes pattern completion is automatic and subconscious. With Emotional memories the brain completes the pattern of “I Know how this is going to go”.

Good News is that the brain is very plastic, Whichmeans it has an amazing capacity to support behavioural change.

Evan as you are listening to what I am saying, your brain is changing functionally and potentially structurally.

Feelings are your brain’s interpretation of bodily sensations. Bodily Sensations can occur for a number of reasons.Only some of which are related to reality.

And yet, so often it is our feelings not the reality of the situation that stop us fulfilling our dreams.

Scientists have found that “Play” Produces a range of positive effects, such as improved cognitive flexibility and change to brain chemicals that lead to increased motivation and social bonding.

“Dr Kathy Murphy a PhD neuroscientist who I met while she was working at the Friedman brain institute in New York”