"We've all had moments when we know what would help us feel better, but we just don't put it into practice. For example, we might know that prioritizing sleep will help our mood and focus, but we mindlessly scroll until midnight anyway. Or we know that a morning walk steadies us for the day ahead, but somehow those emails in the inbox get answered first."
"This is what we call the knowing-doing gap. It's the space between knowledge and action. Despite knowing what helps us feel grounded and steady, following through can feel like a whole different challenge. Often, it's not a lack of willpower; it's that we don't yet have the right systems or structures in place to support what we know matters. At the same time, we may be overwhelmed by the amount of information out there"
Many people know what practices would improve mood, focus, and steadiness but fail to implement them due to the knowing-doing gap between knowledge and action. Lack of supportive systems, overwhelming information, and defaulting to the path of least resistance often block follow-through. When values, habits, and daily rhythms align, people feel ease and forward movement; misalignment creates discomfort. Every behavior serves a purpose, so shame and criticism are ineffective. Compassion, curiosity, and self-stewardship enable intentional habit change. Aligning habits with ideal states and creating structures supports sustainable wellness and closes the gap between knowing and doing.
Read at Psychology Today
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