Most people focus on goals (outcomes), but true change happens at the identity level.
3 Levels of Behavior Change:
Instead of focusing only on the end result, focus on who you want to be and let your actions follow suit. By identifying as the person you want to become, you are more likely to make lasting changes in your behavior and achieve your goals
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True behavior change is identity change. In his seminal book, James Clear reveals that lasting habits form when they become part of your identity rather than just your to-do list.
The hierarchy of behavior change works in this order:
Building these habits means focusing on the type of person you wish to become rather than the outcome you wish to achieve.
Your current behaviors are simply a reflection of your current identity. To change your behavior for good, you need to start believing new things about yourself...
Most people start by focusing on outcome-based goals like “I want to lose 20 pounds”. But these are surface-level changes.
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