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I’m constantly told that developing good habits is the key to surviving college life. Students are bombarded with advice on how to stick to routines, manage our time better and turn our daily actions into productivity hacks, but what if all the preconceived notions about habits might be overrated? The secret to thriving at Syracuse University isn’t just about rigid routines, but also learning to break out of them when needed.
At its core, habit formation is often seen as a psychological safety net, a framework that helps us navigate the demands of our busy lives. We create habits as a way to cope with the chaos of academic schedules, social events and extracurricular activities. In theory, this makes sense; habits streamline our decisions, reduce mental effort and create stability…