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Habit stacking

After I..., I will...

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Habit stacking links a new habit to something you already do every day.

How

  1. List things you already do daily: coffee, brushing teeth, dinner
  2. Pick one that happens at a good time and place
  3. Write: After I [current habit], I will [new habit]
  4. Keep the new habit tiny

Example

After I pour my morning coffee, I will write tomorrow's top task. After dinner dishes, I will read one page.

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