Atomic Habits_Part3_Law 1. Make it obvious
How to become 37.78 times better at anything | Atomic Habits summary (by James Clear)
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Topic: Law 1. Make it obvious
Warm-up
What does this quote mean to you?
"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." - Carl Jung
Key words
trigger: v. to make something happen very quickly, especially a series of events
environment: n. the people and things that are around you in your life
clarity : n. the clarity of a piece of writing, law, argument etc is its quality of being expressed clearly (syn. clear)
momentum: the ability to keep increasing, developing, or being more successful
vagueness: n.
vague: adj. unclear because someone does not give enough detailed information or does not say exactly what they mean
Activity #1 Dictation_Law 1. make it obvious.
Most of your _______________ _______________ are so _______________ that you don't even realise them. You must first _______________ _______________ _______________ your habits before you can change them.
You can achieve that with your habit scorecard.
Write down all your daily behaviours on a habit scorecard from the moment you wake up until the moment you go to bed. Your scorecard may look something like this based on whether it helps you become the person you aspire to be.
_______________ each habit as positive(+), negative(-), or neutral(=).
At this stage, we aren't trying to change anything, but just observe what is actually going on in our daily lives.
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.- Carl Jung
_______________ is a real problem _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ habit formation,
and studies have shown that quite often the reason people fail to stick to a habit is not because of a lack of motivation, but because
of a _______________ of _______________ . One day I will get into shape. It is easy to say to yourself, but _______________ _______________ _______________ get any _______________
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What you need is a time and a place.
The most common cues - time and location - will help you achieve your goals. _______________ _______________ your _______________ to act using the following formula.
I will [behavior] at [Time] in [Location].
Here is a bad example. I will read more this month. Here is a good example. I will read a book for 15 minutes daily at 6:00 AM
in the spare bedroom.
Another good way to get a habit started is by _______________ _______________ . To stack habits, tie a desired habit to an existing habit according to the following formula.
After [current habit], I will [new habit].
For example, after I brush my teeth, I will stretch for 5 minutes.
You can _______________ habits together. For example, after you finish brushing your teeth, you will meditate for 10 minutes and then plan the rest of your day before checking social media. The chain of habits is more likely to _______________ _______________ if you _______________ this _______________ .
Choosing the correct _______________ is _______________ . You need a _______________ cue. Your _______________ should be something that you do _______________ without fail during your day, such as waking up, turning off your alarm or brushing your teeth.
Motivation is overrated; Environment often matters more
James Clear tells us in the book that motivation is highly overrated. You can better shape your behaviour by _______________ your _______________ . We are more influenced by our environment than our willpower or motivation. It's hard to stick with positive habits in a negative environment. _______________ is the _______________ hand that shapes human behaviour. Creating a habit requires you to redesign the space around you to one, _______________ it _______________ to _______________ the cues for the desired habits, and two, avert bad habits by making them _______________ . If you want to drink more water, make the cues _______________ and _______________ .
Place water bottles around the house in places you are likely to see them. Want to read more? Place the book somewhere where you'll see it. And if you want to get better on guitar, don't leave it out of sight in the closet.
Context is the cue.
Objects in the environment do not determine our behaviour, rather it is our _______________ to them that does. Stop seeing your _______________ as a place simply filled with objects.
Imagine it as a place filled with relationships. The couch in the living room is the place where one person reads an hour a night for another. The couch is where they watch Netflix and eat pizza and relax after work. If your _______________ with the couch is a place to relax, then trying to get a work related task done in that environment may be difficult. Try to make _______________ zones in your house for _______________ activities. The author likes to use the mantra 1 space one use. If you're trying to eliminate a bad habit, you can only rely on self-control in the short term.
Cutting off bad habits at the source is a more reliable solution, and one of the most practical ways to eliminate a bad habit is to make it invisible. Eliminate it from your environment. For example, put your phone in another room for a few hours if you _______________ _______________ _______________ work done, or put junk food out of sight, or remove it from your house if you're trying to lose weight.
Comprehension Questions:
Why is it important to make habits visible?
What is the purpose of a habit scorecard?
How does the environment influence habits?
What is habit stacking? Give an example.
Why is vagueness a problem in habit formation?
Pair Activity: Share and improve each other’s habit plans.
Activity #2 Grammar Focus _ “if” conditionals & present perfect
1. 현재완료와 과거 시제의 차이
현재완료: 특정한 경험, 결과, 지속 등을 나타낼 때 사용.
Example: I have created a habit scorecard to observe my daily behavior.
과거 시제: 특정한 과거 시점에서 끝난 행동을 나타낼 때 사용.
Example: I created a habit scorecard yesterday.
2. 조건문 (If-clauses) 습관 변화의 조건을 설정할 때 사용.
중요특징!
: ___________________________________________________________________________
Example:
If I organize my environment, I will be more productive.
If I don't set a clear goal, I won't be able to stick to a habit.
Practice
1. Present Perfect vs. Past Tense
Fill in the blanks with either the present perfect or the past tense form of the verb in parentheses.
a) I __________ (start) waking up earlier this week to improve my productivity.
b) She __________ (finish) her project yesterday.
c) We __________ (create) a new habit-tracking system recently.
d) They __________ (work) on their goals last weekend.
2. If-Clauses for Habit Changes
Complete the sentences using an appropriate If-clauses structure.
a) If I __________ (exercise) in the morning, I __________ (feel) more energized throughout the day.
b) If I __________ (not focus) on my task, I __________ (miss) my deadline.
c) If I __________ (set) clear goals, I __________ (be) more productive.
d) If I __________ (have) a clear schedule, I __________ (be) able to avoid distractions.
3. Choose the Correct Sentence
Select the correct option for each sentence.
a)
I have worked on my habits for several months.
I work on my habits last month.
b)
She has read five books this year.
She reads five books last year.
c)
If I drink more water, I will feel healthier.
If I drank more water, I will feel healthier.
Assignment: Habit Design Practice
Writing Habit Statements (at least 3 habits)
Formula: I will [behavior] at [time] in [location].
Examples: "I will read a book for 20 minutes at 7 PM in my bedroom."
"I will meditate for 5 minutes after brushing my teeth."
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