UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

373. Most Habit Change Advice is Wrong - Inconsistency Is the Key to Success

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Dec 19, 2024
Struggling with habit formation? The key might be embracing inconsistency instead of striving for perfection. This fresh perspective challenges the conventional wisdom that rigid routines are essential for success. Discover how letting go of the all-or-nothing mentality can lead to sustainable progress, even if it's messy. Plus, learn the vital role community support plays in personal growth, offering resources and collective learning to help you achieve your goals.
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INSIGHT

Perfectionism Sabotages Habits

  • Traditional habit-change advice emphasizes initial perfect consistency.
  • This perfectionism often leads to abandoning habits after setbacks.
ADVICE

Embrace Inconsistency

  • Embrace inconsistency in habit formation.
  • Inconsistent efforts over time still yield benefits and can solidify into habits.
ANECDOTE

How Children Learn Habits

  • Children learn habits through inconsistency, not immediate perfection.
  • They gradually build consistency through repeated efforts and positive reinforcement.
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