Start Small
"Self control is not genetic or fixed, but rather a skill one can develop and improve with practice."- Roy Baumeister
Our lives tend to be very chaotic. Because of this, we require a significant amount of self control to work and thrive in this type of environment. Instead of worrying about negative distractions we should focus on activities that are our intended goal.
But how do we build our focus?
Baumeister suggests that we start small. Add a new small habit. Examples of small tasks are improving your posture, saying yes instead of yeah, our flossing your teeth before going to bed. These small tasks seem silly but after a while they become ingrained habits that can be done without requiring thoughts. Once this happens then you can start of another challenge.
Today's question is
"How do you build a small unrelated habit?"
"Self control is not genetic or fixed, but rather a skill one can develop and improve with practice."- Roy Baumeister
Our lives tend to be very chaotic. Because of this, we require a significant amount of self control to work and thrive in this type of environment. Instead of worrying about negative distractions we should focus on activities that are our intended goal.
But how do we build our focus?
Baumeister suggests that we start small. Add a new small habit. Examples of small tasks are improving your posture, saying yes instead of yeah, our flossing your teeth before going to bed. These small tasks seem silly but after a while they become ingrained habits that can be done without requiring thoughts. Once this happens then you can start of another challenge.
Today's question is
"How do you build a small unrelated habit?"
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