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    Habit Loops Entry #0318

    The reason boredom precedes most relapse

    An absence of stimulation is not a neutral state. It is an aversive signal that demands action, and the fastest available action is the one already practised.

    Novice
    The hidden part #0318

    An empty interval is not neutral. It generates pressure to act, and the practised routine is the cheapest action available.

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    Attention & Memory Entry #0192

    Why breaking a habit needs a changed context

    A habit is not stored inside the intention. It is stored in the pairing between a setting and a response, which is why the setting has a vote.

    Adept
    The hidden part #0192

    The habit is not held in your resolve. It is held in the room, which is why moving house works better than trying harder.

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