Habits are there for efficiency, expediency, and energy conservation. In their most basic form, they are a way of doing things quickly without too much fuss in an environment where slowness and dithering can get you killed. Same wiring, modern situation, can cause lots of trouble. But, even though you may feel controlled by your habits, your habits are still reliably under your control, should you choose. Choice is key. Choice, persistence, patience, and some hard work pushed in the right direction will help you to build the habits you need to build a successful and happy life.