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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

7 Habits of Highly Miserable People

Jan 9, 2024
32:16
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Learn about the habits that bring unhappiness and how to create happiness. Explore Mott and Bailey argument styles, lying to ourselves, and the habit of procrastination. Discover the negative impact of social isolation and the importance of meaningful relationships. Understand the negative impact of social media on people's lives.
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Quick takeaways

  • Being truthful to ourselves is crucial in fixing any problem and building awareness.
  • Avoiding difficult decisions or tasks can erode self-respect and lead to missed chances for growth.

Deep dives

Habit of Lying to Ourselves and the Mott in Bailey Argument Style

One of the habits that can create misery is lying to ourselves. This is often done through the Mott in Bailey argument style, which involves retreating from a weak belief or habit into a stronger but different belief. For example, justifying procrastination as self-care or taking drugs as an act of self-care. Being truthful to ourselves is crucial in fixing any problem and building awareness.

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