If you aren’t following behavioral designer Nir Eyal, I highly recommend you do. He has written several books, and blogs regularly at ” the intersection of psychology, technology, and business”, which he calls behavioral design. I have found his material accessible and informative for my work projects and for my personal efforts to form healthier habits.
Today I read another compelling article by Eyal, who reminds us that a positive mental state boosts our confidence, which in turn boosts self-efficacy and ultimately the outcomes we achieve:
“So, while it may seem counterintuitive, the study shows that believing in luck boosts your confidence in your ability to control future outcomes. If you had a winning streak in the past and you believe in luck, you’ll likely try, try again. … If you think it’s illogical to believe in luck, know these studies aren’t saying luck exists. They simply show that people who believe in luck experience a boost in their self-efficacy, which may change the outcome of their actions.”
You can read his full article here = https://www.nirandfar.com/believe-in-luck-for-success/.
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