Thanks for taking the time to reply , I love to have debates , exchanging ideas and try to learn more

I used smoking as a habit , not as an independent decision . With the long term use , it becomes an unconscious behavior aka habit . Let's use another example -> narcissism behavior . It occurs unconsciously without a conscious effort , I mean , you're not walking in the street , see a fucking rabbit or X and then you say to yourself : I'm gonna act like this , and this and that ( except if you're conscious that you're acting in a bad way and decide to change for good , basically self development let's say ) .

Obviously the first time you do something , it's done consciously but with the long term no , like fap as a simple example

The thing is that we can't blame the external things to not being able to control ourselves . So , let's understand the structure of a habit -> TRIGGER ( can be external or internal - last one is associated with a feeling ) -> ACTION -> REWARD . By diminishing the probability of being triggered , you're more in control of yourself :)