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The pandemic disrupted routines and forced many of us into 

Maybe you’re snacking too much from the kitchen cupboard because you now work from home. Maybe you stopped working out when the gym closed but started taking daily walks. Or, maybe the stress of losing a job or taking care of family members means you're struggling to take care of yourself. 

 is made up of unconscious actions — the things we do without really thinking. When our environment changes, so do our habits. 

Behavior science offers a window into how habits form and how to shape our actions by changing the context. Hint: Willpower may not be as important as people think.  

What makes it easier to do the things we dread? What’s the best way to break a bad habit? And how can we cultivate positive new habits to 

MPR News host Kerri Miller talked with two experts about how the pandemic changed routines and how we can take advantage of the disruption to shape new habits for the better. 

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Behavior science experts Katy Milkman and Wendy Wood talk about habits and how to make positive changes that last. 

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