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Make habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying from "summary" of Atomic Habits by James Clear
To build a new habit, you need to make it obvious. The first step is to create a clear and specific plan for when and where you will perform the behavior. This is known as implementation intention. Research has shown that people who make a specific plan are more likely to follow through with their intentions. One way to make your habits obvious is to use visual cues. You can place reminders in your environment that prompt you to take action. For example, if you want to drink more water, you can leave a water bottle on your desk as a visual reminder. In addition to making your habits obvious, you also need to make them attractive. The more attractive an opportunity is, the more likely it is to become habit-forming. One way to make a habit more attractive is to associate it with something you already enjoy. For example, if you enjoy listening to music, you can only allow yourself to listen while you're exercising. This way, you will start to associate exercise with something positive and enjoyable. Another key factor in habit formation is making habits easy to do. The easier a behavior is, the more likely it is to be performed. To make a habit easy, you can reduce friction by simplifying the steps involved. For example, if you want to read more books, you can keep a book on your bedside table so that it's the first thing you see when you wake up. This eliminates the need to search for a book and makes it easier to start reading. Finally, you need to make your habits satisfying. The more satisfying a behavior is, the more likely it is to be repeated in the future. One way to make a habit satisfying is to track your progress and celebrate small wins along the way. By acknowledging your success, you reinforce the positive behavior and increase the likelihood of repeating it in the future. Additionally, you can use a habit tracker to visually see your progress over time, which can be highly motivating. By making your habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying, you can increase the likelihood of forming lasting habits that stick. These four principles are essential for building habits that will help you achieve your goals and create positive change in your life.
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