Charles Duhigg’s “The Power of Habit,” on How to Create or Change Habits

Anita Mathias — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 21:04:06 +0000

Here’s a potted summary of a fascinating, helpful book, Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habit. “All our life is but a mass of habits—practical, emotional and intellectual—systematically organised for our weal or woe, and bearing us irresistibly toward our destiny.” William James. According to a study by Duke University—40% of the actions people perform each […]

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How Circling Prayer can Convert a Vicious Circle to a Virtuous Circle

Anita Mathias — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:57:10 +0000

Have you ever experienced a vicious circle? You know: Feel sad. Eat chocolate or sugary treats. Feel hyper or aggressive. It wears off. Feel sad. And grumpy and defeated about the weight gain. Eat chocolate to help you feel better. And then… Or: Get stressed and tired. Let things lie where they fall. House gets […]

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Charles Duhigg’s “The Power of Habit,” on How to Create or Change Habits

How Circling Prayer can Convert a Vicious Circle to a Virtuous Circle