These 5-Second Micro-Habits Can Change the Way You Think
The key is repetition
Your mindset is everything. The way we see the world extraordinarily impacts how we interact with it. And we have the power to actively change the way we think (thanks, neuroscience!).
Changing the way you think is conceptually extremely simple, but it requires Herculean patience and dedication to repetition. In short, we can all shift the way we think using mental micro-habits. Small shifts in the way you look at situations, the way you speak to yourself in your mind, and the way you view the situations you encounter can create new neural pathways in your brain.
Will they change your life immediately? Nope. That’s why they’re called habits. Will they change you eventually? You bet your bottom satoshi, they will. The fact is, in order to change your brain and, thus, your mindset, you need to repeat a behavior a significant number of times.
If you don’t create a new habit, your brain will most likely not change. An article by Tara Swart in Forbes says, “For the brain to rewire itself it requires a sustained practice of a new behavior which will sufficiently challenge the brain to think in a new way. Imagine how difficult it is to learn a new language or take up a new instrument — this is how hard your brain needs to work to stimulate…
