Self-control vs. Environment (2)

In your life, you can control your environment through two zones of influence.

1. The Social Zone is the influence your network has passively on you. And you can control it by picking people that align with your goals and mindset.
2. The Private Zone...

So, how can you build new habits without relying too much on self-control? Is there a way to make everything easier?

Well, there’s a reason I am writing this post. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have had anything to say. So, let’s dive into it.

I’m not a fan of reward systems since I used them for a while, and they only build new addictions.

However, I still support them in the beginning. When you start with a new routine or habit, you don’t have the willpower to think about the long-term reward.

Can you attach any r...

Usually, we tend to do obvious things in plain sight. So, design your environment according to that.

• Take a look at your environment at home and make a list of everything that may distract you from your goals.
• Include digital devices like smartphones if you don...

Did you ever try to replace an unhealthy habit with a better one and fail miserably?

It still happens to me many times, and I hate it.

Sometimes, I feel so motivated that I can do anything I want. But when you only rely on self-control to build something new, ...

You can create many more good habits if you make them evident. You just need to take your time to do that.

Let’s say you want to exercise more, for example. Who doesn’t want to exercise more, right?

You could use your motivation to pick up your workout mat and place it somewhere, and ...

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Research says that people with higher self-control spend less time in tempting situations.

Yeah, thanks for nothing, science! I don’t think we needed your help for that one. Of course, it is easier to control your impulses if you stay away from them.

But there’s a sub...