1 Minute Habit · #322
1 Minute Habit for November 18
Write down one assumption you made today and question it
Why This Habit Helps
Identifying and challenging assumptions prevents automatic thinking errors that limit possibilities and create unnecessary stress.
This practice builds mental flexibility—the cognitive superpower that allows you to adapt to change and see opportunities where others see obstacles.
1-Minute Actions
- Increases mental flexibility
- Prevents misunderstanding in relationships
- Opens possibilities you hadn't considered
- Builds critical thinking skills
- Reduces stress from false narratives
Quick Overview
We operate on autopilot most of the time, making hundreds of unconscious assumptions about people, situations, and ourselves.
Bringing just one of these assumptions into conscious awareness creates space for new perspectives, better decisions, and more authentic connections.
How to Get Started
- Notice when you feel frustrated, confused, or stuck today
- Identify the assumption underlying that feeling
- Write it down clearly: 'I assumed that...'
- Ask: What evidence supports this? What contradicts it?
- Consider alternative explanations or perspectives
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Start this habit todayHow to Adapt This Habit
If you’re a busy professional
Challenge one assumption before important meetings—'I assume they'll reject this idea' becomes 'What if they're excited by it?'
If you’re a parent
Help children identify assumptions about school or friendships—teaches emotional intelligence and problem-solving
If you’re a student or learner
Question assumptions about difficult subjects—'I'm bad at math' might become 'I haven't found the right learning approach yet'