You’ll learn
- How to build healthy habits
- Why some beliefs are keeping you away from happiness
- The power of gratitude
- How to reshape your beliefs to increase your chances of success
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We are creatures of habit. That’s just the way our brains are wired. Do something consistently enough, and you will soon realize just how easy it is. But there is a caveat: the habit-forming nature of our brains is both a blessing and a curse.We’ll get to the curse part later. Let’s start with why this brain function is a huge blessing. Habits help put our lives on autopilot. When something has become a habit, you do it almost effortlessly.Waking up and checking social media for messages and engagements on your content is a habit, just like taking a walk when you’re tired from work. Studying daily, smoking, exercising, and money management are all habits we form throughout our lives.
The downside of habits is that the brain doesn’t differentiate between negative and positive patterns; it picks up something you do consistently and helps you do it more easily. A harmful habit is like a virus, which can stall your progress. Such common behaviors have destroyed many lives, businesses, and relationships. The media is full of examples of people victimized by their habits.You may be one of them. And if you are, this summary will show you a way out.The good news is that habits can be formed and destroyed through conscious effort. So if you’re trying to build a positive practice to fast-track your success, or if you want to be free of bad habits, stick around until the end. If you’re not familiar with the topic of habits, you’ll discover their power. One way or another, your life won’t be the same!
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For every unhealthy habit, there’s a positive one. Therefore, the first step in developing ninja habits — the ultimate kit in your success toolbox — is breaking negative ones. Then, you’ll make room for new healthy habits.Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines a habit as an almost or completely automated learned behavior. The involuntary nature of habits often makes them hard to break. But there’s a formula to it, and once you understand how it works, you can make or break any habit.A habit loop is a cycle every habit follows. It consists of three steps: reminder, routine, and reward.• The reminder (also called cue) is anything that triggers the habit. Sometimes the cue is obvious, but it can also be subtle. For example, location is a strong and clear reminder, but emotions like anger or anxiety are not easily recognized as cues.
• Routine refers to the behavior you've engaged in over time and made second nature. For instance, you learned your morning routine over time, and it's now part of your life.
• Reward is a prize for engaging in a habit.

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