Understanding the concept of identity-based habits and using the habit loop
Habits and identity feed into each other; it is a two-way street. However, spending more time on identity than the results of your goals is essential. If you put your values in the driver’s seat, your results will align with your beliefs.
⚡️The most significant benefit of habits is that they may alter one’s self-perception.
If a habit makes you feel good, make it a part of your routine. But if the habit and its results upset you, you’ll likely avoid repeating it.
The brain automates habits because it finds them satisfying. They exist as leverage to help you conserve energy.
“Habits are mental shortcuts learned from experience. As habits are created, the level of activity in the brain decreases. You learn to lock in on the cues that predict success and tune out everything else.”
James Clear
By automating the essential things in life, you create mental space for yourself. Creativity comes from creating mental space for thinking. When there is room for new thoughts, you can develop plans and ideas with better reach and substance.