Breathe Before You Eat: The Tiny Ritual That Transforms Digestion This simple truth is often overlooked when we try to change our habits, especially around health. We think discipline alone will carry us. That sheer willpower will get us to the 5 a.m. workout or the salad instead of the samosa. But here’s what science and human behavior tell us—what we enjoy, we repeat. What feels like a chore, we abandon.