Most of what we may consider as permanent or deep-rooted habits are simply behavioural patterns, which can be broken and completely rewired in a matter of a few weeks or months. Research shows that it takes between four to ten weeks to bring about most behavioural changes, including habits that one may have had for decades. Brain plasticity comes to our rescue after we overcome the initial resistance, and before long, the new habit will be as permanent and essential as any of the old ones.
