By removing every object of attention that’s potentially more stimulating and attractive than what you intend to do, you give your brain no choice bu… - Chris Bailey

Continually seeking novel stimuli makes us feel more productive — after all, we’re doing more in each moment. But again, just because we’re busier doesn’t mean we’re getting more accomplished.

According to Duhigg, cues that trigger habits fall into one of five categories: a specific time of day, a place, a feeling, the presence of certain people, or a preceding behavior that you have ritualized.

the more aversive (unattractive) a task or project is to you, the more likely you are to put it off.