#Note/Permanent #Habit/Formation #Neuroscience [Habits](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habit) are deeply ingrained behaviors that are performed automatically or with minimal conscious effort. These behaviors are stored in [procedural memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procedural_memory), a part of the long-term memory responsible for the acquisition and retention of motor skills and actions. Procedural memory, often referred to as implicit or muscle memory, allows for the execution of well-learned tasks without the need for active cognitive engagement. The [basal ganglia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basal_ganglia), a group of structures in the brain, play a crucial role in habit formation. They facilitate the transition of repeated behaviors into automatic actions, which are then encoded in procedural memory. This process is fundamental to how habits are formed and maintained, allowing for efficiency and ease in routine activities.