Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

2382: Could Eleven Minutes Change Your Life by Michelle McQuaid of Live Happy

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Jun 16, 2022
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INSIGHT

Power of Habit in Daily Life

  • Nearly 40% of daily actions are unconscious habits, equating to about 6 hours lost to routines.
  • Our lives are largely shaped by systematic habits that guide us toward our destiny, as William James noted.
INSIGHT

Habit Loop Explained

  • Habits operate on a cue-routine-reward loop discovered by MIT researchers.
  • Understanding this loop allows us to design habits that efficiently harness strengths and produce positive outcomes.
ADVICE

Create an 11-Minute Habit

  • Design a small, daily habit lasting just 11 minutes anchored to a specific cue.
  • Reward yourself after completing the routine to reinforce and sustain the habit.
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