Mastering Internal Triggers

Understand the root cause of distraction.

It is about more than your devices. Separate proximate causes from the root cause.

Recognize that all motivation is a desire to escape discomfort.

If a behaviour was previously effective at providing relief, we’re likely to continue using it as a tool to escape discomfort.

Anything that stops discomfort is potentially addictive, but that doesn’t make it irresistible.

If you know the drivers of your behaviour, you can take steps to manage them.