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We can make habit formation easier by setting up our environment for success from "summary" of Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
To make it easier to form habits, we should pay attention to our environment. By setting up our surroundings for success, we can make it easier to adopt new habits and break old ones. This idea is based on the concept of "choice architecture," the idea that our environment shapes our behavior. We can use this concept to our advantage by intentionally creating an environment that makes it more likely for us to follow through on our desired habits. One way to set up our environment for success is to eliminate temptations and obstacles that may get in the way of our desired habits. For example, if we want to eat healthier, we can remove junk food from our pantry and stock up on fruits and vegetables instead. By making healthy options more readily available, we are more likely to choose them when we're hungry. This simple change can make a big difference in our ability to stick to our habits. Another way to set up our environment for success is to create visual cues that remind us of our desired habits. For instance, if we want to exercise more, we can lay out our workout clothes the night before or place our running shoes by the door. Seeing these visual reminders can help motivate us to take action and make it easier to follow through on our intentions. By surrounding ourselves with these cues, we can stay focused on our goals and make it more likely that we will form the habits we want. In addition to removing obstacles and creating visual cues, we can also leverage the power of convenience to make habit formation easier. By making it easier to do the things we want to do, we can increase the likelihood that we will stick to our habits. For example, if we want to read more, we can keep a book on our nightstand so that it's easy to pick up and read a few pages before bed. By making it convenient to engage in our desired habits, we can make it more likely that we will follow through consistently.- By setting up our environment for success, we can make habit formation easier and increase our chances of sticking to our desired habits. Whether it's removing obstacles, creating visual cues, or leveraging convenience, the way we design our surroundings can have a big impact on our behavior. By being intentional about our environment, we can make it easier to adopt new habits and break old ones, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and productive life.
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