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Automaticity

Automaticity

It is our ability to do certain things without actively thinking about them.

Example: While brushing our teeth, we do not think about how to brush our teeth. Instead, we are mostly thinking about the rest of the day.

⚔️ This process is a survival mechanism, but it can act as a double-edged sword if we develop automaticity for a wrong habit.

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Former Writer ✒️ Aspiring Psychiatrist 🩺 Day Dreamer Navigating Life

Inspired by the book "Winning the War In Your Mind" by Craig Groeschel

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