The Psychology Of Habit Formation I believe we tend to shy away from changing behavior. Exercising more, getting fit, or eating better are often perceived as huge tasks. But they don't have to if you follow a few simple principles, and take an incremental approach. The crux comes down to, what Franz Kafka would have put like this: "Paths are made by walking." In the beginning, every path compares to a narrow trail. Vegetation might be in the way, and progress is slow and effortful. But by walking the path often, it becomes more solid. What's been effortful in the [...]