Habits vs. Addiction: A Love Story Gone Wrong

Once upon a time in the brain’s cozy little neighborhood, there lived two roommates: Habit and Addiction.

Habit was your typical overachiever—woke up at 6 a.m., brushed teeth, made coffee, and flossed like a responsible adult. Habit was consistent, sometimes boring, but mostly helpful. People liked Habit. Habit got stuff done.

Then one day, Addiction moved in.

Addiction showed up with a leather jacket, a wild look in its eyes, and a six-pack of energy drinks. “Let’s just try this once,” it said. Next thing you know, Habit’s morning coffee turned into six cups, the flossing stopped, and Netflix started asking, “Are you still watching?”… four hours later.

Habit is what you do because you want to.
Addiction is what you do because you can’t stop.

So remember: brushing your teeth every morning = habit.
Eating toothpaste because it tastes minty = addiction.

Know the difference—your brain will thank you.