10 Jul 2025
10 Jul 2025
We overestimate willpower.
We underestimate context.
Situation modification is the simple, science-backed idea that you can change your behavior by changing your surroundings.
Put your phone in another room.
Sit next to what you want to focus on.
Create friction for distractions—and ease for your goals.
Not harder. Smarter.
#SituationModification #Psychology #PhonesInFocus
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10 Jul 2025
We overestimate willpower.
We underestimate context.
Situation modification is the simple, science-backed idea that you can change your behavior by changing your surroundings.
Put your phone in another room.
Sit next to what you want to focus on.
Create friction for distractions—and ease for your goals.
Not harder. Smarter.
#SituationModification #Psychology #PhonesInFocus
9 Jun 2025
Angela Duckworth gives a brilliant graduation speech at Bates: "Where you physically place your phone may be one of the most consequential decisions you make." Guard your attention. Not with willpower, but situation modification:
@angeladuckw
youtube.com/watch?v=HxVsaNFL…
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6 Jun 2025
Six ways to deal with your phone
One powerful idea
Zero demand on willpower
#situationmodification
youtube.com/watch?v=HxVsaNFL…
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31 Jan 2022
Change your place.
Probably the very smartest way to change your behavior, IMHO
#situationmodification
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