Identity-Based Habits
3. Identity-Based Habits:
Instead of focusing on specific goals like "I want to lose weight," Clear encourages adopting identity-based habits. This means shifting your mindset to embody the identity you want: "I am someone who exercises regularly," which leads to consistent behavior aligned with that identity.
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Atomic Habits by James Clear is a self-improvement book that explores how small, consistent changes in daily habits can lead to remarkable personal and professional transformations over time.
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