Wednesday, August 05, 2026

I felt drawn to look up something about this "extinction burst" phenomenon again.

"Why Change Feels Hard Before It Works" — RJ Starr

https://profrjstarr.com/the-psychology-of-us/extinction-bursts-why-we-resist-change-before-we-adapt

“Just before a habit dies, it screams the loudest. That’s the nature of an extinction burst. In this episode, I explore why change often feels hardest right before it sticks—and how understanding this psychological principle can help you break cycles, hold boundaries, and stop mistaking resistance for failure.”

— RJ Starr


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