
Understanding habits gives us an important insight into how to change our behavior—with less willpower.Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock
If you’re
like many Americans, you probably start your day with a cup of coffee—a morning latte, a shot of espresso, or maybe a good ol’ drip-brew.
A common explanation among avid coffee drinkers is that we drink coffee to wake ourselves up and alleviate fatigue.