The power of linking new habits to existing routines

BJ Fogg, a behavioral scientist who runs a lab at Stanford University accredits the successful adoption of new behaviors to linking them to old ones.

To keep fit, Fogg does push-ups after every bathroom break. On a typical day, he totals 30-50 push-ups. He notes that a key part of this behavior change tactic is to ‘start small’.

James Clear, a writer and speaker on habit formation meditates for 60 seconds each morning after brewing his coffee. He also expresses gratitude for one thing each evening when he sits down to dinner.

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