![]() And the reason is simple: years of well-meaning but unscientific advice. If you’ve found it hard to change in the past, you’ve probably been doing it wrong. How? Try a different, two-step approach.įirst off, stop blaming yourself. But when it comes to self-improvement, we let the “manufacturer” off the hook. No – you’ll call the manufacturer and demand a refund. It’ll be frustrating, but of course you won’t blame yourself. Think of it this way: if you try to assemble a flat-pack chest of drawers, but find that the instructions are wrong and key parts are missing, you’re going to fail. This means that the real culprit isn’t you – it’s your approach to change. As we’ll see later on, there’s little evidence to support the idea that motivation is the sole key to changing behavior. ![]() If you’ve ever failed at introducing a positive new habit into your life, there’s a good chance you blamed yourself – if only you were more disciplined and motivated, you could’ve done it, right? So here’s the key message in this blink: Creating positive change can be easy, but it requires a new approach. ![]() Typically, we believe that this disconnect is due to a lack of willpower on our part. They suggest there’s a sizable gap between what we want to do and what we actually do. ![]() But the stream of media reports on rising obesity levels, sleeplessness, and job dissatisfaction show that something is wrong. Some folks strive to lead healthier lives and get in shape others focus on becoming more productive or finding outlets for their creativity. ![]()
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