Brain Quote by Deepak Chopra
“A fixed habit is supported by old, well-worn pathways in the brain. When you make conscious choices to change a habit, you create new pathways. At the same time, you strengthen the decision-making function of the cerebral cortex while diminishing the grip of the lower, instinctual brain. So without judging your habit, whether it feels like a good one or a bad one, take time to break the routine, automatic response that habit imposes.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets, Deepak Chopra, 2004
Changing habits rewires neural pathways, shifting control from instinctive brain regions to conscious decision‑making areas.
In simple terms: Habits are brain pathways; changing them creates new ones.
Key Takeaway
Create new habits, break old automatic responses.
Themes
neuroscience
habit formation
self‑control
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
educational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- health improvement
- skill learning
- stress management
Key Concepts
neuroplasticity
cortical regulation
behavioral change
Questions to Reflect On
- What new routine can you start today?
- How will you reinforce the new pathway?
A Different Perspective
Habits are deeply entrenched; change often meets resistance and relapse.
