Designing habits based on the texture of your day

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Designing habits based on the flexibility of your daily schedule is critical, as people's days often differ due to various commitments and obligations. This approach allows individuals to assess their day and fit their habits into their unique schedule. Unlike traditional habit systems, this method involves displaying habits prominently as a reminder, recognizing the variability in people's lives and the need for flexibility.

Stephen Guise is an international best-selling author, blogger, and entrepreneur. His books have been translated into 17 languages, including his latest book, Elastic Habits: How to Create Smarter Habits That Adapt to Your Day.

Eric and Stephen discuss his unique approach to creating good habits that are adaptable to your life and unique circumstances.

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Stephen Guise and I Discuss How to Form Elastic Habits and…

His book, Elastic Habits: How to Create Smarter Habits That Adapt to Your Day
How bad habits fulfill some needs
An elastic habit is one that creates flexibility and more points of progress
How flexibility is strength when it comes to obstacles
Lateral flexibility is having several different options to achieve the same goal
Vertical flexibility is having the option to move the intensity of the activity up or down
The roles of the different levels: mini, plus, and elite
How to work with feelings and motivation in establishing habits
How to apply the lateral and vertical flexibility to habits
Cues or triggers are what prompts you to do the behavior
The different types of cues or triggers: time. activity, daily, emotional, and window
Intelligent tracking and why it’s important in establishing new habits
The process for creating and implementing “elastic” habits

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