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Atomic Habits and Using Identities to Help Us With Our Habits

Upbuilding The Self

CHAPTER

The Power of Identity in Habit Formation

This chapter explores how identity shapes habits, using the example of adopting the habit of cold showers to illustrate the impact of publicly declaring and embodying a new identity. It emphasizes the importance of aligning self-concept with desired behaviors and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals to support behavior change. The conversation warns against ego-driven identities and emphasizes developing habits that truly align with one's authentic self.

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