Upbuilding The Self

Atomic Habits and Using Identities to Help Us With Our Habits

Jan 4, 2024

Hari Prasada and Vipin discuss using identities to shape habits in a balanced way. They share personal stories on the power of aligning habits with true selves and avoiding ego-driven identities. The podcast delves into transitioning habits from moral to spiritual motivations, the influence of social circles, and the importance of authenticity in habit formation.

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Hari Prasada

Vipin

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Quick takeaways

Adopting identities to reinforce positive habits, cautioning against excessive identification with temporary roles.

Leveraging social circles for habit reinforcement, emphasizing the transformative impact of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals.

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Understanding Ego and Identity

Acknowledging the influence of ego and identity on our true selves, the podcast delves into the concept of using identities to form habits, a method emphasized in James Clear's 'Atomic Habits'. By adopting the identity of desired habits, such as quitting smoking or becoming a runner, individuals can foster behavior changes. However, it warns against over-identifying with these temporary identities, highlighting the importance of a conscious and balanced approach.

Introduction

3min

Harnessing Identity for Habit Formation

13min

The Power of Identity in Habit Formation

10min

Exploring the Transition from Moral to Spiritual Motivations in Habit Formation

2min

Navigating Identity and Validation

5min

Exploring Ego, Authenticity, and Identity Formation

3min

Navigating Identities and Habits

16min

Influence of Social Circle on Habits and Identity

3min

Atomic Habits has become one of the bibles of habit formation. One of the key ideas from that book is how to use an identity (e.g., I’m a runner) to positively influence our habits (i.e., to run consistently). However, at Upbuild, we talk a lot about how identities get in the way of being our best selves. In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Vipin explore how to reconcile these two ideas. While weaving in personal tales and anecdotes from their own lives, they discuss the potency of using identity to become the type of person we want to become, but address what we need to look out for so that we don’t overly identify with something that we are not.

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