Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 3230:\nTrying to build good habits can often backfire. Nir Eyal explains the critical differences between habits and routines, and why understanding these differences is essential for effective behavior change. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and use the right strategies to improve your life.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/habits/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"Habit works by generating an impulse to do a behavior with little or no conscious thought."\n"If some magic laundry-folding fairy appeared and told you not to worry about the task, you\u2019d happily go about your day."\n"Unlike a routine, which feels uncomfortable to do, in the case of a habit, not doing a behavior feels bad."\nEpisode references:\nTiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Habits-Changes-Change-Everything/dp/0358003326\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices