Create a clear trigger for your new habit from "summary" of Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
To create a new habit, you must have a clear trigger in place. The trigger is what prompts you to perform the behavior you want to turn into a habit. Without a trigger, your new habit is likely to fade away before it becomes automatic. Think of the trigger as the starting point for your new behavior. It is the signal that tells your brain it's time to act. When choosing a trigger for your new habit, it is crucial to make it specific and easy to recognize. A vague or ambiguous trigger will not be effective in prompting the desired behavior. Instead, select a trigger that is unmistakable and tied to a particular context or situation. For example, if you want to make a habit of drinking a glass of water after waking up, your trigger could be placing a glass of water on your bedside table before going to bed. This way, when you wake up, the glass of water will be right there, reminding you...
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