Hexiology

/ˌhɛksiˈɒlədʒi/ noun

Definition

The study of hexis; philosophical and psychological analysis of habitual states and dispositions.

Etymology

From Greek 'hexis' (habitual state, condition, possession) + '-ology' (study of). A variant form of hexicology emphasizing the scholarly study of stable human conditions.

Kelly Says

Modern habits research shows Aristotle was right thousands of years ago: 97% of your behavior is habit-driven, which means understanding hexiology is essential to changing yourself—not motivation, but mechanisms.

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