One of the best ways to build a new habit is to identify a current habit you already do each day and then stack your new behavior on top
Identify Existing Habits: Choose a habit you already do regularly and reliably (e.g., brushing your teeth, having your morning coffee).
Choose a New Habit: Decide on a new habit you want to develop (e.g., doing a short stretch, practicing gratitude).
Create a Stack: Formulate a clear plan to perform the new habit immediately after the existing habit. For example, "After I brush my teeth, I will do two minutes of stretching."
Keep It Simple.
Reinforce the Stack.
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Atomic Habits" by James Clear is a widely acclaimed book on building good habits and breaking bad ones. Here are some of the most important lines and concepts from the book:
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