In the scientific study of habit formation, researchers have found that we are more likely to keep doing the tasks that are the easiest.
But the science of behavior change shows just the opposite. When we eliminate or reduce the struggle — scientists call it “friction” — we are far more likely to succeed.
Friction typically comes in three forms — time, distance and effort. If something is time-consuming, far away from our homes or workplace and requires a lot of energy, we’re less likely to do it. If something is fast, convenient and easy, we’ll keep doing it.The food industry has figured this out and uses it to our detriment. It’s why fast-food companies, with convenient drive-through windows and stores in every neighborhood, have had so much success.
Another way to remove time friction is to get organized. If a cluttered kitchen keeps you from cooking at home, clean it up. Organize a fitness drawer to make it faster to change for a run or walk.There’s an added bonus to saving time and simplifying your day. You’ll have more time to tend to your relationships, which also improve your overall well-being.
“Because of the ways in which we fill our lives with so many things and don’t have time, I think our relationships suffer,” said Tyler J. VanderWeele, professor of epidemiology and director of Harvard University’s
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