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This Small Mindset Change Can Completely Transform Your Life
According to Bobby Hoffman, Ph.D.
Personal change is a difficult subject. We all want to be more productive, to read more, to exercise regularly, to learn new things and to say ‘yes’ to more nights out. However, as we all very well know, it’s just as easy to quit your new habit as it is to commit to one.
The actual science behind forming new habits is surprisingly simple, even if unpleasant. Bobby Hoffman, Ph.D., studies people’s motivation to change and live better lives.
“One scientific fact we know for sure is that when we want to change our personalities, we have both the capacity and the ability (Hudson & Fraley, 2015).” Bobby Hoffman
He outlines 4 crucial components of reliable, lasting change:
1. Acknowledge your deficiencies
This is the ugly part. To really want to change, you have to point out which parts of yourself you dislike. This can be an excruciating exercise for someone with low self esteem, but it’s the only way. No change can occur if you’re semi-satisfied with what you have right now.
