And once you're flossing one tooth consistently, try flossing two teeth...
(To learn what Harvard research says will make you happier and more successful, click here .)
Okay, keystone habits and minimum viable effort. Now how do you really make sure you actually follow through ?
Think like Hannibal from the A-Team : you love it when a plan comes together. But does creating a plan make a difference when it comes to building good habits? Yup.
Researchers wanted to convince students to get a tetanus shot. They showed them grisly photos of what could happen if they didn't. And students who saw the pictures were far more likely to say they would get the shot. But did they follow through?
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Use a “planning prompt”
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