

Second Cup: How not to forget your habits
15 snips Apr 12, 2025
Discover how to make daily intentions a reality with effective habit-forming strategies. Learn about the power of consistency and how to seamlessly integrate new habits into your routine. Explore practical tips, like linking new habits to existing ones and setting reminders. Delve into the challenges of habit formation and understand how to create effective cues to foster reliability. Embrace the journey to make positive behaviors as automatic as brushing your teeth!
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Laura's Habit Goals
- Laura Vanderkam aimed to read War and Peace in a year and succeeded.
- However, she missed a day in her daily writing vignette goal.
Choosing the Right Habits
- Choose small, pleasant habits that don't take much time, like toothbrushing.
- Integrate them into your routine and make them a normal part of your life.
The Toothbrushing Analogy
- People rarely abandon essential habits like toothbrushing, even on vacation.
- New daily habits should resemble these ingrained routines to increase adherence.