" "I know a doctor who treats many patients who have problems with drugs, alcohol, nicotine, junk food, and bad relationships. He told me, “**There’s one thing that sometimes allows people to change their habits overnight. They may have tried for years, but this happens and—­bam, they’re done, no problem**.”" " “What?” I asked. " “Oh, you know it,” he teased. “Think about it.” " “I have no idea.” " “**Pregnancy**,” he said. “Over and over, I’ve seen a woman find out she’s pregnant, and she’s able to make a change. Not always, but sometimes. The idea that she’s now a mother, and that the health of her baby depends on her actions, makes it possible.” " --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[consistency]] , [[habits]] , [[routines]] , [[self-reflection]] , [[bad-habits]] , [[mindfulness]] **Source** -- [[20240806084000 - B - Better Than Before]]