The purpose of a habit is to remove that action from self-negotiation. You no longer expend energy deciding whether to do it. You just do it. Good habits can range from telling the truth, to flossing
人都知道说话可以显示自己的优点,但不知说话谨慎可以培养德性;人都知道饮食可以有益生命,却不知节制饮食可以养生。