The more you repeat a behavior, the more you reinforce the identity associated with that behavior. In fact, the word identity was originally derived from the Latin words essentitas , which means being, and, identidem , which means repeatedly . Your identity is literally your "repeated beingness." <a href="https://jamesclear.com/identity-votes#footnote-2-5840">2 </a>

In one of my very first articles, I discussed a concept called identity-based habits. The basic idea is that the beliefs you have about yourself can drive your long-term behavior. Maybe you can trick yourself into going to the gym or eating healthy once or twice, but if you don't shift your underlying identity, then it's hard to stick with long-term changes.

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How to Change Your Beliefs and Stick to Your Goals for Good

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How to Change Your Beliefs and Stick to Your Goals for Good

Skeeter Sandifer