A Habit Is Who You Are, Not What You Do

Author Jen Sincero says ‘badass habits’ require an identity shift

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At the end of a milestone event — like a year or, say, a global pandemic — we have a tendency to reflect on all the things we’d like to achieve, moving forward. With this impulse comes a renewed interest in changing our habits through a slew of tips, tricks, and behavior hacks.