Humans excel at rationalizing unhealthy behaviors, such as justifying treats after exercise or overeating due to special occasions. The initial three weeks of habit-building are crucial as success during this period creates momentum. Making compromises and rationalizing bad behavior early on can lead to justifying similar behavior in the future, ultimately hindering progress. To overcome this rationalization, it is essential to adopt a disciplined mindset during the critical initial period to avoid falling back into old habits.
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Episode 2096:
Dive into Steve Kamb's enlightening take on habit formation through "A Robot’s Guide to Healthy Living," where he cleverly uses the concept of thinking like a robot to overcome emotional hurdles and make healthier choices. By establishing clear, emotion-free rules for behavior, Kamb illustrates a powerful strategy for building momentum in the crucial first weeks of habit formation, offering a fresh perspective on achieving personal development goals.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/robots/
Quotes to ponder:
"We humans are incredibly talented creatures; unfortunately, one of the things we’re most talented at is rationalizing irrational, counterproductive, unhealthy behavior!"
"If you’re in the process of trying to build new habits, your first three weeks are the most important – succeeding in those three weeks will allow you to build momentum and give yourself the best chance of actually following through."
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