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104. How to Change: Building Better Habits and Behaviors (And Getting Out of Your Own Way)
Aug 29, 2023
Katy Milkman, a Wharton professor and co-founder of the Behavioral Change for Good initiative, brings insights from her book, How to Change. She discusses the internal barriers to personal growth, like procrastination and impulsivity. Milkman introduces strategies such as temptation bundling and commitment devices to enhance motivation. She emphasizes the importance of social connections for accountability and how surrounding ourselves with supportive people can affect our success. Effective communication and storytelling are also crucial for achieving our goals.
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- Surrounding ourselves with people who show us our limitations can act as a barrier to making positive changes in our lives.
- Focusing on finding enjoyment and fun in the pursuit of goals can increase motivation and persistence.
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Barriers to Change
There are several internal barriers to change that individuals face. These barriers include difficulties in getting started, impulsivity and procrastination, forgetting important tasks, a natural inclination towards laziness, lack of self-belief and self-efficacy, and the influence of the people we surround ourselves with.
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