One of the reasons new habits can be so difficult to build is that they’re often cast as a zero-sum game.
Either you’re perfect, or you’ve failed at building the habit.
Didn’t make it to the gym 5 times in the first week of January like you said you would? Failed.
Didn’t stick to your new diet this weekend? Failed.
Had a glass of wine 6 days into dry Ja…
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