3002: The Smart Way to Stick to Habits by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
Leo Babauta outlines a practical system to make habits stick by addressing common obstacles like loss of enthusiasm, distractions, and negative self-talk
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Episode 3002:
Leo Babauta outlines a practical system to make habits stick by addressing common obstacles like loss of enthusiasm, distractions, and negative self-talk. By starting small, creating strong accountability, and setting up reminders, you can effectively overcome these challenges and turn new behaviors into lasting habits.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/stick/
Quotes to ponder:
"Your mind says, 'This is too hard!' or 'Skipping it this time won’t hurt!' These are just weaselly ways to get out of discomfort."
"Don’t negotiate with these terrorists. Notice when these thoughts come up, and banish them."
"Start small. Keep the habit very small. As small as possible, until it becomes your new 'normal.'"
Episode references:
Good Habits, Bad Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Habits-Bad-Science-Positive/dp/1250159075
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