One of the biggest areas of focus when we study human
behavior is the development of habits.
We focus on this because they are such a strong factor in many of our
lives. There are estimates that 45% of
or daily activities are unconsciously controlled by our routines and
habits. This is a good thing because it
frees up our attention for the more important things we want to do. But only if we make sure that the habits
automate positive behaviors and not negative ones. Habits get triggered by a context, not by our
well-laid goals and intentions. When we
are in a particular place, with particular people, or doing a particular thing,
our habits automatically get triggered, whether we like it or not. They trigger even when we don’t want them to
because we are not paying attention.
So that brings me to the subject of Episode 10. One of the benefits (or risks) of being in a
new apartment is that my contexts are all new.
All of my old routines are now subject to revision. I don’t think I had any really bad habits at
my old apartment, but it gives me a rare opportunity to make changes if I want.
So far, I haven’t done much.
I now eat breakfast at my coffee table, with an open notebook and make
some notes to add to the book I am writing.
I am hoping that this routine will help me get the book out a little
faster.
Any other suggestions?
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