🐧 EVERYDAY LIFE⚡ 21 SEC
Decide "if this, then that," and habits are easier to keep 🚦
Write It
Decide "If I do X, then I do Y," and write it on paper.
Research Says
It seems research has shown that this makes habits easier to keep.
Brain Rules
This is because the brain moves with "if" rules, like "If the light is red, stop."
For Example
For example, "If I feel irritated, I take 3 deep breaths."
⚡ TRY IT
The if-then slot machine
Spin! When "if" and "then" match, you get a good plan. Pin just 1.
IF…
⏰ If I wake up,
🛒 If I go to the supermarket,
🍪 If I want a snack,
😤 If I feel irritated,
🍽️ If I finish eating,
👋 If I see someone I know,
THEN…
👟 I go for a walk right away.
🥗 I put salad in my basket first.
🍬 I chew gum.
🌬️ I take 3 deep breaths.
🧽 I wash the dishes right away.
😊 I smile and say hello first.
Press SPIN to make a plan.
🎰 Spinning…
✨ Great plan! Your brain loves rules like this.
😂 That is a silly plan! Spin again.
📌 Pinned! Now write it on paper, too.
✨ Good plans found: 0 / 6
📌 MY PLAN (ONLY 1!)
Nothing yet. Find a good plan!
⏰ If I wake up, 👟 I go for a walk right away.
🛒 If I go to the supermarket, 🥗 I put salad in my basket first.
🍪 If I want a snack, 🍬 I chew gum.
😤 If I feel irritated, 🌬️ I take 3 deep breaths.
🍽️ If I finish eating, 🧽 I wash the dishes right away.
👋 If I see someone I know, 😊 I smile and say hello first.
☝️ A new pin replaces the old one.
Just One
But do not start many plans at the same time.
📚 I learned this from the Japanese blog "Panda no Ondo".
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