I’ve noticed over the past year that whenever I start a new habit, I seem to have an endless supply of motivation—at least at first. It feels like a burst of excitement that makes the habit almost effortless to follow. Some examples: After years of drinking alcohol routinely as part of most social activities, I stopped completely for about six months. I went from a fully sedentary lifestyle to running roughly 15 miles a week. After a lifetime of spending several hours a day online, I quit...
