Day 20 of 90 · Environment
Notice who you spend time with
“My friend Sam walks every evening. Somehow, since we started hanging out, so do I.” — Kai
Today's action · 10 min
Write down the three people you spend most time with. Next to each, note one habit of theirs you'd like to catch, and one you'd rather not.
Why it works
Christakis and Fowler followed a large social network for 32 years and found that a person's chances of becoming obese rose when a friend did. It is correlational and does not prove cause, but it fits a common finding: the people around us shape what feels normal.
Source: The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years (Christakis & Fowler, 2007)
Educational content, not medical advice. If you are struggling, contact a qualified professional (Lifeline 13 11 14 in Australia, 988 in the US).