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In this episode...
How to Change Your Environment to Change Your Behavior
https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-change-your-environment-to-change-your-behavior
Growth by nature demands we change. In Episode 51 of Faithful on the Clock, I look at two essential cornerstones for shifting behavior for the better.
Timestamps:
[00:05] - Intro
[00:34] - Multiple verses from scripture remind us that, while we can trust the consistency of God, change is good for us. He’ll be with us as we grow to be better servants for Him.
[02:19] - Change can include modifying thoughts via behavior or vice versa. But Dan Ariely promotes changing your environment first to encourage shifts in what you do.
[03:08] - The first key to changing the environment is reducing friction, such as putting all your supplies in one closet if you want people to organize a certain way.
[04:18] - The story of Jacob and Esau demonstrates reducing friction in that Jacob used gifts and flocks to break down the barrier between the brothers and make it easier to reconcile.
[05:38] - The story of Judas’ betrayal of Jesus also demonstrates reducing friction. Jesus essentially gave Judas permission to go and do what he was going to do, clearing the way for the crucifixion.
[06:22] - A motivator is Ariely’s second key to changing behavior through environmental shifts. We all have different motivators, but we all need rewards and visible ways to track what we’re doing. Connecting the new behavior to a sense of purpose is effective for most people.
[07:34] - The story of me learning to swim demonstrates the addition of a motivator. The kind encouragement of others and the desire to spend time with them motivated me to overcome my fears. Everyone can learn to do new things if they just have the right carrot, so observe, find the right motivator, and adjust.
[09:16] - The story of the disciples is another example of added motivators. The disciples were motivated to preach because they had spent time with Jesus and understood who He was. They knew what was at stake if they did not spread His teachings and knew their reward was waiting for them in Heaven.
[10:06] - Recap of Ariely’s points
[10:26] - Prayer
[11:10] - Outro/What’s coming up next
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