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The Power of Rituals: How to Build Meaningful Habits

Doing is believing

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Gustavo Razzetti
Feb 11, 2019
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Why doing is believing.

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“You are what you repeatedly do.” — Will Durant

Our future is not shaped by big decisions or events, but by our daily habits. What you repeatedly do — your choices — defines who you become.

Rituals give us a sense of control. I’m not talking about religious ceremonies, esoteric chanting or obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Rather, the more practical and down-to-earth kind of ritual that makes us feel in charge.

Think about a job interview, a presentation in front of a large audience, or a first date. When facing uncertain situations, rituals help us focus, deal with anxiety, or feel more confident.

Rituals increase our performance by turning small, everyday acts into more significant ones. They add meaning and joy to our lives.

The Power of Rituals

Change requires more than a functional approach — no method will work if your heart is not into it. Rituals are symbolic enactments — we engage our emotions and move into action.

We turn to ritu…

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