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Self-monitoring of behavior produces significant and
Self-monitoring of behavior produces significant and consistent positive effects on goal attainment.
Why This Is an Axiom
Harkin et al. meta-analysis finding synthesizing 138 studies. This is an empirical claim about what happens when people track behavior—a robust effect that cannot be derived from first principles but must be observed.
Source Lessons
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Habit tracking creates accountability
Marking off completed habits provides both data and motivation.
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The habit scorecard
List every daily habit and mark it as positive negative or neutral.
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Emotional resilience during behavior disruption
When routines break expect emotional turbulence and plan for it.