Beating Self-Defeating Habits - When We Are Our Own Worst Enemy!

The useful part

It involves recognising our natural resistance to change and deliberately choosing better responses. Judo provides an excellent environment for developing this kind of discipline because improvement depends upon repeated decisions, consistent practice, and patience. The Kidpower article about being our own worst enemy explains how our brains can resist positive changes.

How it works

• It describes three powerful motivations: seeking efficiency, avoiding discomfort, and seeking pleasure.
• These motivations can encourage us to choose what feels easiest now rather than what benefits us later.
• Every judoka experiences moments when the easiest option conflicts with the best option.
• Sometimes we would rather rest than train, avoid difficult techniques, or stop when improvement becomes uncomfortable.
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Details worth keeping

Habits is not simply about trying harder when we lack motivation. That idea has an obvious connection with Judo.