Anchor the new habit to an existing routine from "summary" of Tiny Habits by B. J. Fogg
Let's talk about anchoring your new habit to an existing routine. This is a key concept in creating lasting behavior change. When you anchor a new habit to something you already do regularly, you're setting yourself up for success. Think about your current routines - maybe you have a morning routine that includes brushing your teeth and making coffee. Or perhaps you have a nightly routine of washing your face and reading before bed. These are existing habits that are already ingrained in your daily life.
Now, imagine adding a new habit to one of these routines. For example, after you brush your teeth in the morning, you could do 10 push-ups. Or after you wash your face at night, you could journal for 5 minutes. By linking a new habit to something you already do without much thought, you're making it easier for yourself to stick to it.
Anchoring your new habit to an existing routine also helps trigger your brain to remember to do it. Your brain is already programmed to follow your existing routines, so by adding a new habit to the mix, you're essentially piggybacking off that existing neural pathway.
This concept is all about making behavior change as simple and seamless as possible. Instead of trying to remember to do your new habit at a random time during the day, you're tying it to something you already do automatically. This reduces the cognitive load on your brain and increases the likelihood that you'll actually follow through.
So, think about your daily routines and identify a natural anchor point for your new habit. Whether it's in the morning, during lunch, or before bed, find a way to seamlessly integrate your new behavior into your existing patterns. Before you know it, your new habit will become second nature.
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