The Power of Habit.
Do you ever wonder why, in some instances, we do what we do and how we perform some tasks without putting forth much thought? Charles Duhigg revels scientific research explaining …how habits form and what you can do to change them.
How Habits Work
How can people with brain injuries cook breakfast without being about to describe their actions or remember when they last performed them? Why do some people smoke, knowing that smoking often leads to lung cancer?
Duhigg explains, in his book The Power of Habit, that “the brain’s dependence on automatic routines can be dangerous. Habits are often as much as a curse as a benefit.” If we are not challenging ourselves to raise the bar continually, and we begin to rely on rudimentary work based on habits, burnout is eneviable. What’s more, productivity can stifle—in both your personal career and organizational opportunities.
Direct Habits to Succeed
Nonetheless, not all habits are bad and once we realize that we can change our habits we can direct them towards achieving our ultimate goals. According to Duhigg, “for a habit to stay changed, people must believe change is possible.”
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