If you're reading this, chances are you've started a positive habit more than once. Maybe it was daily exercise, drinking more water, or getting to bed earlier. You had the best intentions, felt motivated, and genuinely wanted to make the change. So why didn't it stick?

Here's the truth that might surprise you: You're not weak, and you don't lack willpower. The problem isn't with you—it's with how we've been taught to think about habits.