Karen

“If there is a recurring theme in Garfield’s diaries it’s this: I’d rather be reading.”
― Sarah Vowell, Assassination Vacation

“Say you want to stop snacking at work. Is the reward you’re seeking to satisfy your hunger? Or is it to interrupt boredom? If you snack for a brief release, you can easily find another routine—such as taking a quick walk, or giving yourself three minutes on the Internet—that provides the same interruption without adding to your waistline.”
― Charles Duhigg, The Power Of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business

“Habits, scientists say, emerge because the brain is constantly looking for ways to save effort.”
― Charles Duhigg, The Power Of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business

“If you want to stop smoking, ask yourself, do you do it because you love nicotine, or because it provides a burst of stimulation, a structure to your day, a way to socialize? If you smoke because you need stimulation, studies indicate that some caffeine in the afternoon can increase the odds you’ll quit. More than three dozen studies of former smokers have found that identifying the cues and rewards they associate with cigarettes, and then choosing new routines that provide similar payoffs—a piece of Nicorette, a quick series of push-ups, or simply taking a few minutes to stretch and relax—makes it more likely they will quit.3.28”
― Charles Duhigg, The Power Of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business