Focus on This How to Make New Habits Stick
May 15, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Andy Bachert, COO of Friends in Action International and a business owner, shares his insights on habit formation. He discusses the myth of the 21-day habit, emphasizing that building good habits often takes longer. Andy highlights practical strategies he's used, including the Full Focus Planner, to overcome setbacks and maintain consistency. He also illustrates how habit trackers can foster personal and professional growth, alongside tips on balancing responsibilities through effective planning.
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Habits Need Time To Show Impact
- Long-term habit payoffs often lack immediate urgency, making consistency hard.
- Small daily actions compound over months to produce marked improvement.
Add Habits To Existing Rituals
- Wedge a new habit into an existing morning ritual to make it automatic.
- Placing a short habit just before a fixed treat (like coffee) increases adherence.
Use Reminders And Visible Cues
- Use reminders and visible cues to remove friction for starting a habit.
- Set phone notifications and place clothes or sticky notes where you'll see them before action.