“Research shows that we tend to believe what we hear ourselves say, and **the way we describe ourselves influences our view of our identity, and from there, our habits**. If I say, “I’m lazy,” “I can’t resist a sale,” “I’ll try anything once,” “I never start work until the last minute,” or “I’m lucky,” those ideas become part of my identity, which in turn influences my actions.” --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[self-reflection]] , [[story-bias]] , [[habits]] , [[discipline]] , [[personal-values]] **Source** -- [[20240806084000 - B - Better Than Before]]