# How to change an unwanted habit - The Examined Life

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## What Jamie wrote

This article refers to it as the Observer Effect, but I would say the concept of Self Coaching applies more here. Writing down your actions and behaviors allows you to see it more objectively than when you just think about it. That allows you to engage as a coach for yourself. I’m a big fan of the act of self coaching, just need to do it more.

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