“By providing clarity—or not—**our words can make it easier or harder to keep a habit**. **People who use language that emphasizes that they’re acting by their own choice** and exercising control (“I don’t,” “I choose to,” “I’m going to,” or “I don’t want to”) **stick to their habits better than people who use language that undermines their self-efficacy** (“I can’t,” “I’m not allowed to,” or “I’m supposed to”). There’s a real difference between “I don’t” and “I can’t.” “ --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[illusion-of-control]] , [[habits]] , [[bad-habits]] , [[mindfulness]] , [[self-reflection]] **Source** -- [[20240806084000 - B - Better Than Before]]