In the same way that we believe we can’t teach an old dog new tricks, we want to believe that people can’t change. Do we really have the ability to change ourselves? We are creatures of habit who gravitate to familiarity and comfort, which tends to make us repeat our reactions to common life situations, especially social situations. But what if you want to change? Are you doomed forever to repeat your behavior? Can you ever escape the prison of your habits?
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