REVERSE THE 5-MINUTE RULE TO BREAK A BAD HABIT
When we delay the reward, our mind discounts its value. It takes the immediate out of immediate gratification.
While shrinking the commitment is primarily used to start good habits, it can also be used to break bad ones. To help us break a bad habit, we use it as a delaying strategy. We can, for example, avoid overeating by delaying the reward. When you are tempted to eat more than you planned, you can say to yourself, “I am going to drink a glass of water and wait for 5-minutes. If I am still hungry, I…
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