Activation Energy ⚡

Every habit or behavior has an activation energy. The more difficult or complex a behavior, the higher the activation energy required to start it. The smaller the habit, the less energy you need to start.

In chemistry, activation energy is the energy that must be supplied to result in a chemical reaction. The more energy you need, the harder it is to start the chemical reaction. A way to apply the activation energy principle is to reduce the amount of energy you need to do the action.

Catalysis makes it easier for a reaction to start. To motivate yourself for a task, add a personal catalyst.

• Energetic linking. Try to link the task with an existing activity which requires low levels of activation energy. For example, to get yourself to listen t...