Embrace the power of environmental design from "summary" of Willpower Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy
To truly change your behavior and achieve your goals, you must understand the power of environmental design. Your environment plays a crucial role in shaping your habits and decisions. If you are constantly surrounded by distractions and temptations, it will be much harder to stay focused and disciplined. On the other hand, if you design your environment to support your goals and values, you will find it much easier to make progress and stay on track. One of the key principles of environmental design is to make the desired behavior as easy and convenient as possible. For example, if you want to eat healthier, you can stock your kitchen with nutritious foods and remove any unhealthy snacks. This simple change can have a big impact on your eating habits and make it much easier to stick to your goals. Another important aspect of environmental design is to eliminate or reduce triggers that lead to undesired behavior. If you find yourself constantly checking social media when you should be working, you can remove t...
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