Partnering Up

1. Keep It Small — It’s about thinking big and acting small. You’ll achieve those big goals in time.

2. Measure Your Progress — If you don’t measure your progress, it’s safe to say that you are not making any. 

3. Be Accountable To Yourself — One of the most important skills you can learn in life is to be self-reliant. 

• upholders: disciplined and respond to both internal and external expectations;
• obligers :can’t keep commitments to themselves but respond to expectations from others; 
• questioners: ask why and can keep a habit if they understand the logic reasoning; 
• rebels: hate being told what to do by others, so it has to be something they want to do.

• Many rely on a “streak” feature: they track how many consecutive days you’ve completed the habit;
• Other apps offer accountability features to pressure you into completing your goal; 
• Some apps turn habit formation into a game: The app rewards users who complete their habits with badges and other virtual incentives.

As we are more inclined to do things we enjoy, it is better to find some fun in what we resolve to do.

If the task is unpleasant by nature, try to cover it with your favorite music or a reward after completion.