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How do I change my thinking patterns?

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Ok, I've mastered my ability to create new habits... e.g., wake up at six am, or work out, etc. I've studied math, economics, etc., and I've learned how to sit down and 'learn'; however, this a new problem and I just can't crack it... my New Years Resolution was to work on being an exceptional decision maker; I'm trying to integrate a Decision Making Algorithm into my habitual thinking patterns - so I actually stop, work through the algorithm, and move on. The algorithm currently looks something like this: 

1. What is logically, in this present moment, the most important thing? What does the work flow look like? i.e., the sequential order of import to not important. 

2. What is the span of alternative options? I.e., is there a better decision i'm not considering: stop and really think about this. 

3. Will this decision help me make better future decisions, or will this cascade into plethora of future bad decisions. 

Now, unlike creating normal habits -- which you only have to remember at x time -- this is something I have to constantly keep at the forefront of my consciousness - which is exceptionally difficult. As soon as I get lost in the flow of life, I completely forget to "think through the algorithm." When you study math, or anything else, you can call it to your forefront when you need it... this is a constant effort. How can I not "lose" myself in the flow of life? How do I actually keep this at the forefront of my conscious experience and integrate it into routine habit. 

From my understanding, things go from conscious incompetence -> subconscious competence. Yes, it's probably inefficient to stop and seriously think through this algorithm with every decision I make, but what i'm trying to do is integrate into subconscious routine: I address this now because I know someone is going to comment that.  

Thanks! 

 

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