Humans tend to be the average of whatever they are surrounded with. So “surround” yourself with viewpoints that are for whatever behavior you’re trying to instill in yourself. When I wanted to start flossing I immersed myself in the scientific literature on flossing benefits. Sure I knew flossing was good for me, but how much? Where were the actual studies so I could review the methodology and quantify the benefits? I did this until not flossing seemed completely ridiculous.
I only realized what I was doing to myself after doing this many times for different things. I eventually realized that I can’t force myself to do anything. When I resist doing something it’s because some part of me isn’t totally convinced it is a good idea to do.
Humans tend to be the average of whatever they are surrounded with. So “surround” yourself with viewpoints that are for whatever behavior you’re trying to instill in yourself. When I wanted to start flossing I immersed myself in the scientific literature on flossing benefits. Sure I knew flossing was good for me, but how much? Where were the actual studies so I could review the methodology and quantify the benefits? I did this until not flossing seemed completely ridiculous.
I only realized what I was doing to myself after doing this many times for different things. I eventually realized that I can’t force myself to do anything. When I resist doing something it’s because some part of me isn’t totally convinced it is a good idea to do.