“We can see ourselves as part of a social structure; it’s very hard to change a behavior if it is still accepted socially. For instance, stress is bad for us, yet we wear it as a badge of honor. It is seen as a socially desirable thing to be overworking. We don’t seem to have the same respect for people who work a 40-hour week.” This kind of thinking feeds on itself, creating a downward bad habit spiral.
