Behavioral Psychology

💪 Willpower vs. Habit: Why Automation Beats Force

Effective self-control is less about resisting temptations and more about automating beneficial habits that reduce reliance on willpower. By engineering routines around stable cues, individuals can navigate challenges with ease and maintain their goals on autopilot.

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⏳ Habit-Formation Timeline: Why the “21 Days” Rule Is a Myth

The common belief that it takes 21 days to form a habit is misleading, as research shows it can actually take an average of 66 days or lo...

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🔁 Repetition Is Key (Not Perfection)

Repetition and consistency are the keys to forming lasting habits, as small daily actions are more effective than infrequent, intense eff...

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🎯 The Four Laws of Behavior Change

In this overview, I outline the four essential laws of behavior change, emphasizing how to effectively modify habits by manipulating cues...

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⚙️ Reduce Friction, Add Friction – The Path-of-Least-Resistance Blueprint

The author emphasizes the importance of managing friction in our habits to facilitate positive behaviors and discourage negative ones. By...

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🌱 Environment Design: Make Good Cues Obvious & Bad Cues Invisible

Environment design is crucial in shaping our habits by making good cues obvious and bad cues invisible. By strategically modifying our su...

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Identity-Based Habits: Casting Votes for the Person You Want to Be

Habits are not just about achieving goals; they are a reflection of our identities. By casting daily "votes" through our actions, we shap...

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Small Habits, Big Impact: How Getting 1 % Better Each Day Turns Into a 37× Gain

By focusing on making small, incremental improvements each day, individuals can achieve significant growth over time through the power of...

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43 % of Your Day Is Automatic - Here’s How to Make Those Habits Work for You

Understanding that 43% of our daily actions occur automatically can empower us to reshape our habits intentionally. By leveraging the hab...

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