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Make it easy to start good habits and hard to continue bad ones from "summary" of Atomic Habits (Hindi) by James Clear
To build a good habit, you need to change the task so that it is easier to start. For example, if you want to read more books, you can start by placing a book on your pillow before going to bed. This simple act makes it easy to start the habit of reading. By making the first step easy, you are more likely to follow through. On the other hand, you can make it hard to continue bad habits by increasing the friction. If you want to watch less TV, you can unplug the TV after each use. This extra step of plugging and unplugging the TV makes it harder to continue the habit of watching TV mindlessly. By adjusting the environment to make good habits easier and bad habits harder, you can set yourself up for success. This concept is known as the 2-minute rule. The idea is to start with a small action that takes less than two minutes to do. This makes it easier to get started and build momentum. For example, if you want to exercise more, you can start by putting on your workout clothes. This simple act can lead to actually going to the gym and working out. On the other hand, if you want to eat less junk food, you can make it harder by keeping it out of sight. This extra step of having to search for junk food can deter you from indulging in unhealthy snacks.- You can create a positive change in your behavior over time. This strategy leverages the power of convenience and inconvenience to shape your habits. By making good habits more convenient and bad habits more inconvenient, you can transform your daily routines and ultimately your life.
