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Understanding the psychological rewards of bad habits
Creating new habits to replace old ones
Developing self-discipline
Walk Slowly, But Never Backward
It's easy to get discouraged when you're trying to change your habits, especially if you don't see results immediately. But if you keep taking small steps forward, even if they're not huge, you'll eventually reach your goals.
For example: if you're trying to lose weight, you might be tempted to skip a workout or eat a unhealthy meal. But if you do that, you'll be setting yourself back. It's better to make small, healthy choices that will help you reach your goals in the long run.
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“If you can get 1 % better each day you will end up 37 times better by the time you’re done.
If you get worst 1% every single day end up reaching nearly 0"
JAMES CLEAR
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Good & Bad Habits
Good Habits have certain characteristics:
- Obvious: Put your gym bag by the door so you see it first thing in the morning.
- Attractive: Listen to your favorite music while you work out.
- Easy: Start ...
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Habits Shape Your Identity
Your actions define who you are. Our habits are a reflection of our identity. The more we repeat a behavior, the more we reinforce the identity associated with that behavior.
For example: if you make your bed every day, you are reinforcing the identity of someone who is...
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The 4 Steps of Habit Change
Habits exist in order to help us do repetitive things automatically.
PROBLEM PHASE:
1 - Cue: the cue triggers the brain to a certain behavior, like you walk into dark room.
2 - Craving: this is the motivation behind the habit, l...
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The 2-Minute Rule
If you can do an action in two minutes or less, tackle it at the moment — and don’t delay.
The rule was created by David Allen in Getting Things Done & James Clear recommends it for habit building as well: When you start a new habit it should take less tha...
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The Law Of Least Effort
We will instinctively choose the path that requires least amount of work. This is a universal law that has huge implications in habit formation:
- Create an environment where doing the right thing is as easy as possible.
- Reduce the frict...
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“A habit needs to be enjoyable for it to last.”
What is instantly rewarded is done again. what instantly punished is ditched.
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Additional tips:
- Find role models. Look for people who embody the qualities that you admire. Learn from them and model your own behavior after theirs.
- Be patient. It takes time and effort to develop good character. Don't get discouraged if you don't see results imm...
Successful behavior change
One potential problem when changing behaviors is that we're too often motivated by negatives such as guilt, fear, or regret.
- Research found that long-lasting change in behavior is most likely when it's self-motivated and rooted in positive thinking.
- Studies have also...
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