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How to Make or Break Any Habit

How to Make or Break Any Habit

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"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." 

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Reclaim Control of Your Life:

Reclaim Control of Your Life:

We automatically engage in so many unproductive activities daily, even though we are aware that they are not productive. It often feels like we don't have control over our actions.

This happens because these actions have become habits, and we do them without thinking about it.

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The Process:

The Process:

The Cue - You encounter a trigger (such as a notification on your phone).

The Craving - You desire to respond to the trigger (for example, you want to check the notification).

The Response - You take action (like grabbing your phone and checking the notification).

The Reward - You satisfy your craving (receiving a dopamine hit from a text message from your friends).

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How to Break Bad Habits:

How to Break Bad Habits:

  • Many people make the mistake of trying to stop the response and reward associated with bad habits, which requires a lot of self-discipline.
  • Instead, we should focus on eliminating the cue (for instance, turning your phone on 'Do Not Disturb') or making the reward unattractive (by remembering the negative effects of the bad habits).
  • Additionally, replacing bad habits with good ones can be a successful strategy.

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CURATOR'S NOTE

Bad habits are most destructive obstacle to self improvement and success

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