Beyond Belief

“Most people don't want to acknowledge that distraction is always an unhealthy escape from reality.”

Distraction usually starts with a feeling we want to escape. It is an internal itch that we try to scratch with our phones.

“Our belief in willpower depletion determines how long we can persist.”

Willpower is not a finite resource that runs out like a battery. Believing you are depleted actually makes you feel more tired than you are.

“The problem with to-do lists is they allow us to do the easy stuff instead of the important stuff.”

Planning your time is more effective than making a to-do list. A list without a schedule is just a wish list that creates guilt.

“By partaking in a noun-based identity, we become more likely to act in accordance with our self-image.”

Defining yourself by your values helps you stay on track. You act a certain way because that is just who you are now.