Many times, I will read something online and immediately think, “that was great, I wish I wrote it.” Here’s the latest…
Trying To Change A Habit? Beware These 5 Traps – by Gretchen Rubin
While writing her most recent book, Gretchen Rubin learned that when we’re trying to master our habits, it’s important to be aware of the arguments that interfere with keeping a good habit.
Here are a few common lines to be on the look out for:
1. Thinking, “Well, now that I’ve slipped up and broken my good habit, I might as well go all the way.”
2. Thinking, “If I really beat myself up when I break a good habit, I’ll do a better job of sticking to it.”
3. Thinking, “Sure, I’m not sticking to the habit that’s meant to keep me productive, but look how busy I am.”
To learn the remaining two traps and learn how these thoughts mess with our habit-forming, click here and read the rest of Rubin’s great article.
Trying To Change A Habit? Beware These 5 Traps – by Gretchen Rubin
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