Flexibility in Habits
A surprising study at Google revealed that flexibility in forming exercise habits leads to greater success. Participants who had a consistent frequency but varied their workout times developed stickier habits, as they maintained fallback plans when their ideal schedule was disrupted. This highlights the importance of adaptability in habit formation, emphasizing that a rigid approach can hinder progress.In this clip
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