TL;DR

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Lack of self-awareness
- Lack of understand who drives us, who we are, and what we actually want
External influences
- You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with
- You adapt to your environment
Habitual patterns
- Everything we do is a habit
Emotional factors
- If we are driven by strong emotions like fear, insecurity, or instant gratification, we may end up engaging in behaviors that are inconsistent with our long-term goals or values.
Lack of clarity
- Lacking clarity on the actions needed to realize a goal
- lacking clarity on the price we must pay or the sacrifices we must make to accomplish a goal

Develop self-awareness
- Engage in self-reflection by journaling your thoughts
- Seek honest feedback from people you trust, such as friends, family, or mentors
Manage external influences
- Ideally, you can change the people you associate with and the environment in which you work
- Otherwise, setting boundaries is a good alternative
Break habitual patterns in place of better ones
- Identify the triggers and cues that “activate” your negative habitual proclivities
- Put yourself in a position (my managing your environment) to develop good habits
Manage emotions
- Exercise, sleep, eat well, socialize, and engage in fun hobbies
- learn emotional regulation techniques during stressful times (e.g. box breathing)
Improve clarity
- Journaling and meditating
- Find your “why”. Understand the underlying reasons and motivations behind your goals. Connecting with a deeper purpose can provide you with the drive and inspiration needed to stay aligned with your true desires.