Align Your Habits with Your Identity
A program to help you identify and build habits that are aligned with your identity and long-term goals, making them easier to stick to. "How likely you are to stick to a habit completely aligns with your identity and who you want to be."
Program Modules
Understanding Habit-Identity Alignment
An introduction to the core concept: habits are easier to build and maintain when they align with your identity and desired self. This module will help you understand why choosing the *right* habit is crucial. As the author emphasizes, "people focus too much on how to build a habit when the most important thing is actually picking the right Habit to build."
Define Your Ideal Self
DailyReflect on who you want to be and what values are important to you. Write down a detailed description of your ideal self. Consider visual aids, such as creating a mood board or vision board.
“How likely you are to stick to a habit completely aligns with your identity and who you want to be.”
Identify Existing Habits That Don't Align
DailyList any current habits that don't resonate with your ideal self. Note why they feel misaligned. Consider the author's point that "if you're picking a habit that has nothing to do with who you want to be it's going to be extremely hard to do"
“if you're picking a habit that has nothing to do with who you want to be it's going to be extremely hard to do”
Selecting Identity-Reinforcing Habits
Guidance on selecting habits that actively reinforce your desired identity and values. This module focuses on identifying *habits* that reinforce identity. "the more you do that habit the more you reinforce that identity"
Brainstorm Habits That Support Your Ideal Self
DailyGenerate a list of habits that would directly contribute to becoming your ideal self. Consider various areas of your life (health, work, relationships, etc.).
“the more you do that habit the more you reinforce that identity”
Evaluate Habit Suitability
DailyFor each habit, assess how strongly it aligns with your identity and how feasible it is to implement. Choose the habit with the best combination of alignment and feasibility. Remember that "if you pick the right habit for you then it becomes extremely easy to build but if you pick a habit that doesn't match with you then it becomes very difficult"
“if you pick the right habit for you then it becomes extremely easy to build but if you pick a habit that doesn't match with you then it becomes very difficult”
Building and Maintaining Aligned Habits
Strategies for effectively implementing and maintaining habits that reinforce your identity. This module incorporates temptation bundling and implementation intentions.
Start Small and Consistent
DailyBegin with a very small, easily achievable version of your chosen habit. Consistency is key. For example, if your goal is to exercise for 30 minutes daily, start with 5 minutes.
Reflect on Identity Reinforcement
DailyAfter each instance of the habit, reflect on how it reinforced your identity. Write down your observations. "the more you do that habit the more you reinforce that identity"
“the more you do that habit the more you reinforce that identity”
Temptation Bundling
DailyPair your new habit with something you enjoy. For example, listen to a favorite podcast only while performing your habit.
Implementation Intentions
DailyCreate specific plans for *when* and *where* you will perform your habit. Use the "If X, then Y" format. For example, "If it's 7 AM, then I will meditate for 5 minutes."
What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the connection between habits and identity.
- Identify habits that are misaligned with your desired self.
- Choose habits that actively reinforce your desired identity.
- Implement strategies for building and maintaining aligned habits.
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