ποΈ Atomic Habits
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# Make it Obvious
- Fill out a Habit Scorecard. Write down your habits to become aware of them
- Use implementation intentions:
I will [BEHAVIOR] at [TIME] in [LOCATION] - Use habit stacking:
After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT] - Design your environment, make the cues of good habits obvious and visible
# Make it Attractive
- Use temptation bundling. Pair an action you want to do with an action you need to do
- Join a culture where your desired behavior is the normal behavior
- Create a motivation ritual. Do something you enjoy immediately before a difficult habit
# Make it Easy
- Reduce friction. Decrease the number of steps between you and your good habits
- Prime the environment. Prepare your environment to make future actions easier
- Use the Two-Minute rule. Downscale your habits until they can be done in two-minutes or less
- Automate your habits. Invest in technology and onetime purchase that lock in future behavior.
# Make it Satisfying
- Use reinforcement. Give yourself an immediate reward when you complete your habit
- Use a habit tracker. Donβt break the chain of consecutive habit completions.
- Never miss twice. When you forget to do a habit, make sure you get back on track immediately.