Beliefs and identities can serve or hinder us, requiring unlearning as much as learning for progress. Small actions can help in unlearning identities that no longer serve us, gradually allowing new identities to take over. It is a continuous lifestyle process, not a one-time task. Tethering identity to behaviors can be motivating, but it's essential to be mindful of the double-edged sword it represents.
Our daily habits are the key to reaching our long-term goals, argues writer James Clear. His bestselling book, "Atomic Habits," distills the most compelling research on how to break bad habits and form good ones. He talks with Maya about how our habits shape our identity—for better or worse—and how to design our habits so they actually stick.
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