I'm Busy Being Awesome Episode 323: ADHD Habit Formation - 3 Powerful Ways to Build Habits That Last
Oct 6, 2025
Discover how a sneaky thought—'Let's see how long this lasts'—undermines habit formation. Explore the power of identity-based habits to lessen pressure and enhance consistency. Learn three practical strategies: use identity language, redefine consistency, and embrace judgement-free returns to strengthen your routines. Insights on overcoming doubt and building lasting habits will inspire anyone navigating life's challenges.
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The Doubt Trap At Habit Start
- The thought "let's see how long this lasts" plants doubt before a habit even begins.
- That early doubt makes the brain scan for failure and magnifies any slip as proof it won't stick.
Focus Shapes Habit Outcomes
- Telling yourself a habit is fragile makes you notice every friction point and brace for failure.
- What you focus on grows, so scanning for reasons it won't work increases the chance you'll quit.
Predicting Failure Softens Pain
- Anticipatory doubt often masks an attempt to soften disappointment by predicting failure.
- That protective script reinforces all-or-nothing thinking and makes quitting feel inevitable.