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Struggling with Authenticity and Self-Acceptance in Building Habits
The struggle with building habits goes beyond mere activities and schedules, delving deep into the challenge of sharing one's authentic self without feeling vulnerable or foreign. There is a fear that being genuine might lead to losing relationships, as relationships are seen as the most crucial aspect of life. To sustain a habit, one must embody the identity of a person who consistently engages in that habit, transitioning from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation. Only when individuals see themselves as embodying a particular identity can they truly maintain habits in the long term.