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 behavio...
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