Being Specific
One method to increase your chances of maintaining a new habit is to be specific about when and where you will do it. For example, instead of a vague goal like "I want to exercise more," you can set a specific habit such as "I will go to the gym for 30 minutes every day at 6 PM." This specificity makes it easier for you to stick to the habit because you will precisely know what to do and when to do it. It is not always obvious when or where we should do something.
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- If you want to stick with a habit, first you have to make it obvious.
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- I will ( behaviour ) at ( time ) in ( location ).
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Not Being Specific
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And skip the vague-sounding action words, such as “plan,” “...
Make a to-do list with a schedule builder
If you want to stop the tyranny of the to-do list, you must break the habit of letting your list tell you what to do. Build a weekly schedule instead. For example, study from 2-4 pm, exercise from 4-6 pm, work from 6-9 pm, work on the to-do list from 9-10 pm.
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