The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions
What’s the one life-enhancing alternative practice whose impact is far more profound than any other “life hack”? RITUALS.
Join Dr. Michael Norton, Professor of Business and Administration at Harvard Business School, as he shares insights from his forthcoming book, The Ritual Effect, focusing on how rituals can boost our performance, enhance our everyday pleasures, deepen our relationships, and solidify our sense of purpose.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 28
🕒 Time: 9am PT
You may run every day (habit) but it’s your special running shoes and how you tie them (your ritual) that gives you a strong attachment to your identity as a runner. Good habits help keep us on track and in good health, but rituals animate us, enchanting our lives with something more. Rituals are the emotional catalysts that enhance an ordinary day or make special occasions memorable. They help us get over, get through, and get better at the many challenges life presents us.
Join us for an inside look into Dr. Norton’s forthcoming book. He’ll share:
The important differences between a ritual, a habit and a compulsion
How to uncover your unique ritual signature— or the ‘how’ of a ritual that is part of the ‘why’ of life
Practical ways to use rituals to enhance performance, foster preparedness, ease challenging situations, and enrich your life
… And more!
Michael Norton is a Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His research on topics ranging from the hazards of humble-bragging to the rewards of matchmaking and volunteering has been published in top academic journals as well as popular media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, and the New York Times.
This session is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of rituals; a widespread but little understood phenomena, and how to mindfully invest in them in order to reap their benefits. Don’t miss out!