Remove the mental effort to change happen
The best techniques to change something remove the mental effort and can easily be used in a routine you already have.
- Direct the rational mind by providing a clear direction. Resistance is often a lack of direction.
- Motivate the emotional mind. Knowing something isn't enough to make you change. Break the change into smaller pieces so it's less daunting.
- Shape the path. Tweak the environment. Build habits. When a behavior is habitual, it will not require so much effort.
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