How to build a Habit
Start with a Five-Minute Block
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- Start with 5 minutes, picking 1 or 2 habits, & then add more as this routine becomes an automatic action.
Focus on Small Wins
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- Build your routine around habits that don't require a lot of effort.
Pick a Time and Location
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- Everyday stack should be anchored to a trigger related to a location, time of day, or combination of both.
Anchor Your Stack to a Trigger
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- A trigger should be an existing habit & should be easy to complete.
Create a Logical Checklist
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- It will remove any guesswork about what you need to do to complete a specific action.
Be Accountable
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- You need accountability to stick to a major goal.
Create Small Enjoyable Rewards
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- Giving yourself a reward can be great a motivator to complete a daily routine.
Focus on Repetition
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- Consistency is more important than anything else. Repetition builds muscle memory.
Don't Break the Chain
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- The purpose of not breaking the chain is to eliminate your excuses.
Expect Setbacks
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- Expect challenges to come up with this routine. When they do, you have one of two choices: Give up or find a way to overcome them.
Schedule the Frequency of a Stack
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- Some stacks only need to be completed on an irregular basis: Daily, Weekly, & Monthly
Scale Up Your Stack
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- I recommend you eventually build up to a 30-minute complete at least six small habits. Do this in an incremental manner
Build One Routine at a Time
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- Don't try to build more than one habit at a time because each additional new action will make it increasingly difficult to stick your stacks.
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