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Missed Habits

We tend to get disappointed with ourselves and get hard on ourselves when we miss a habit because we try our best to stick to it.

However, if taken to an extreme, it backfires on you most of the time. Being overly dramatic towards a small mishap is unnecessary. The world isn't ending if you don't stick to your habits for a day or two.

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Stop Worrying About Missed Habits - Darius Foroux

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