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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
14 hours ago

Why Behaviour Change Is So Hard to Do

Behavior change fails when immediate costs exceed rewards, not due to willpower; relationships unconsciously reinforce old behaviors while punishing new ones, and reinforcement proves more effective than punishment for lasting change.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

"Don't Postpone Happiness"

In the interview, Tweedy dropped a line that's been echoing in my head, "Do not postpone happiness." This is so deceptively simple yet psychologically sharp, and it rings true to how I try to live my life. Most of us don't mean to delay joy. We tell ourselves we're being responsible: After this deadline...after the kids are older...After I lose the weight...After I finally feel less anxious...then I'll really live.
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