More than 2,000 years ago, Aristotle said that logical arguments are always less effective than moving stories. So, if you want to persuade someone to do something, appeal to their heart, not to their brain. I thought of this when reading this book. Brewer argues that if you want to break a bad habit, you have to do more than just reason with yourself. That almost never works. Instead, he recommends using a three-step process of identifying habit loops, evaluating their benefits, and then finding an alternative that feels better. Instead of using willpower, be mindful curious and creative.
Brewer, Judson. Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Avery. 2021, p. 163.