Focus on This #161: 2 Tactics to Finally Install Your New Habit
Oct 10, 2022
In this conversation, Dave Yankowiak, Technology Director at Full Focus and a seasoned user of the Full Focus Planner, shares his expert insights on habit formation. He discusses the importance of turning everyday activities into lasting habits and introduces the idea of using activation triggers to help engrain them. Moreover, Dave offers strategies for handling both work and home tasks smoothly, ensuring listeners can navigate their responsibilities without stress.
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Anchor New Habits To Daily Routines
- Identify an activity you already do daily to use as the anchor for a new habit.
- Use that existing routine as the trigger so the new behavior requires less willpower.
Use The "After I...I Will..." Formula
- Write a clear implementation intention using the formula "After I [blank], I will [blank]."
- Make the statement specific so the trigger and the action are unambiguous and repeatable.
Be Specific About When And Where
- Specify time, place, or cue for the habit, for example "after I brush my teeth, I will read 20 minutes."
- Adjust the cue to when you're most likely to succeed (morning, screen break, etc.).