The brain is our organ of thought and when it comes to information processing, it is the sole organ we rely on. While you are memorizing, there are neurons firing in your head, and the surge of neurotransmitter release and then the establishment of new connections keeps happening throughout the day.

It’s simple! the more you do an activity the stronger those neuronal pathways become. This is why we need to be a little choosey with our habits.

80% of the time during the day, you are acting according to your habits rather than making a conscious choice. This is especially the case when you have to make quick decisions. Take, for example, if you are used to driving on the right side of the road then you obviously find it challenging to drive on the left side if you are asked to.

Don’t you agree?

Your brain automatically puts you on the right side because you have a habit and the neurons enforcing that habit in you have formed a strong pathway.

Similar is the challenge when it comes to adapting to new habits and environments, it doesn’t happen by itself right. You train your brain to behave the way it does.

Did you notice that the title of this article is spontaneity and success? You must be getting an idea of where I am leading you to. Since most of your daily activities and decisions are spontaneous, they rely on the already developed neural paths. Especially the ones you keep firing often.

So, next time you initiate a habit, whether consciously or unconsciously, do know that your brain is registering that. Yes, everything is being noted in the diary called your neurochemical pathways. That being said, need I also say that’s why your mom, dad and teachers kept telling you, that your habits matter.

Because they do!

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