What is habit stacking and how can I use it?

What is habit stacking and how can I use it?

Habit stacking is a technique where you pair a new habit with an existing one to make it easier to adopt. For example, if you already have a habit of making coffee in the morning, you could stack a new habit of meditating for five minutes right after.

Can you give me some examples of habit stacking?

Sure! Here are a few examples: 1) After brushing your teeth, do 10 push-ups. 2) After your morning shower, read a page of a book. 3) After lunch, take a 5-minute walk.

How do I choose which habits to stack?

Choose habits that are already part of your routine and that complement the new habit you want to build. Think about your daily activities and identify opportunities to add new behaviors.

What if I forget to do the new habit?

It's normal to forget at first! You can set reminders on your phone or use visual cues in your environment to help you remember until the new habit becomes more automatic.