Effort Depends On Alternatives - Deepstash

Effort Depends On Alternatives

How effortful something feels will depend on what else is available. It is more effortful to work with an alternative nearby, such as your smartphone to browse Instagram instead.

If we see effort as a comparison of alternatives, then habits - automated behaviour - can reduce the desire to reach for a substitute.

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