Say you want to start a new task: learn something for school, work, fun; develop a new habit, workout, whatever… You set a goal, maybe buy a book about it: “Learn X in 30 days!” Easy, right?
I am so glad you wrote this. I know I have read about these general ideas on habits, behaviors, progress, etc. But you summarized the components so well. I also fall into the situation of understanding these ideas on conceptual level but often succumbing to the cognitive fallacy of anticipating linear progress. It's usually frustration from biting off way more than I can chew that leads me to give up. Here's to building slowly toward consistency! Your reflection gave me a needed affirmation to continue focusing on tallying my consistent effort.
I am so glad you wrote this. I know I have read about these general ideas on habits, behaviors, progress, etc. But you summarized the components so well. I also fall into the situation of understanding these ideas on conceptual level but often succumbing to the cognitive fallacy of anticipating linear progress. It's usually frustration from biting off way more than I can chew that leads me to give up. Here's to building slowly toward consistency! Your reflection gave me a needed affirmation to continue focusing on tallying my consistent effort.
i needed to hear this, thank you for writing it.