How to build a habit
The best way to make change easier is not to force it with willpower. Instead, convince your brain that it's no big deal.
For example, if you want to become fitter, the first thing to do is break this vague goal into clear, separate actions. The idea is to make the action as easy as possible. It should be so small that it is manageable and so specific that you don't have to think about it a lot. For example, doing ten squats every morning.
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