This chapter emphasizes the importance of prioritizing consistency over intensity when it comes to habit formation. It discusses the concept of never missing two consecutive days of a habit, as well as the benefits of consistent moderate exercise and consistent spaced learning. The chapter also explores reasons why people fail to prioritize consistency, such as overestimating their capabilities and desiring instant success. It concludes by highlighting the significance of celebrating and rewarding oneself for sticking to a habit, even if the immediate benefits are not yet evident.
Why do some habits stick while others quickly crumble? This episode investigates the psychology of habits.
Learn the science-backed secrets to forming habits that stick. In this episode, our host, Sam Webster Harris, breaks down the psychology behind habit formation and shares 10 research-proven rules to finally adopt your desired routines.
Through examining studies on motivation, neuroscience, and behavior change, you'll discover how to overcome obstacles, leverage your environment, and create a habit formation blueprint tailored to your personality.
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On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.
Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.
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Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement
Episode: 10 Golden Rules for Habit Formation
Chapters:
00:00 - Forming habits for growth
02:51 - Rule #1
07:07 - Rule #2
14:44 - Rule # 3
20:11 - Rule # 4
23:07 - Rule # 5
27:02 - Rule # 6
30:01 - Rule # 7
35:38 - Rule # 8
39:27 - Rule # 9
46:10 - Rule # 10
49:34 - Bonus rule
52:33 - Send off
Topics:
Habit formation
Psychology
Neuroscience
Behaviour change
Goal setting
Habit stacking
Mindfulness
Self-compassion
Self-improvement
Atomic habits
Positive psychology
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