The concept of 'behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated' is a fundamental principle in the psychology of habit formation. It's based on the idea that actions which result in positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated in the future. This is because the brain associates the behavior with the positive outcome, creating a feedback loop that encourages the repetition of the behavior. For example, if reading a book or exercising leads to feelings of accomplishment or well-being, these behaviors are more likely to become habitual. On the other hand, behaviors that lead to negative or unpleasant outcomes are less likely to be repeated, as the brain seeks to avoid these negative feelings.
Why is it so hard to form new habits and break bad ones? We read Atomic Habits by James Clear, which...
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