An excerpt from a post that resonated a lot.

It is easier to make a habit stick when you align it to who you see are.

This clarifies why some habits have stuck better than others. Reading non fiction has become easier in my post-college years as it is strongly tied to how I view my life story as a growth journey.

On the other hand, I have realized that motivating myself to do something because of monetary rewards will not work as well. Not that money is unimportant but rather because the values I tie to my identity like growth and empathy need to be aligned first before I can weigh the monetary aspects.

For those of us who are privileged enough to choose how we spend our time, having this clarity helps us to pursue the right habits that will fulfil us.