Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 2569: How to Create Habits That Stick - with Minimum Effort and Maximum Results by Paula Pant
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Nov 27, 2022 AI Snips
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Habits Trump Memory
- Habits override memory and conscious thought because they are stored in a different brain section.
- Our brains create reflexive shortcuts to conserve mental energy, making habits more powerful than knowledge.
Eugene Paulie’s Habit Survival
- Eugene Paulie lost his memory-forming ability but still developed habits to navigate his home.
- Habits allowed him to perform daily tasks despite forgetting explicit memories of them.
Link Habits to Triggers
- Link a new habit to an existing routine by placing related items together as a cue.
- This association makes the new habit automatic and reflexive, increasing success.