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4 Simple Steps That Make It Easy To Build Healthy Habits

Based on concepts from the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, a must read for anyone looking to build habits effectively.  The 1st Law - Make it Obvious Clarify what your intended habits actually are - write them down. Be specific about what your goal entails. “I will read more”  vs “I will read for 20 minutes every day at 9pm before I get ready for bed” What will you do How many/How long for? Where will you do it? What time will you do it? Habit stacking Use a current habit as a trigger to remind you to start the new habit “Every time I brush my teeth I will do 30 squats as I brush” Design your Environment...

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How To Use The "Don't Break The Chain Method" To Build Healthy Habits

The Don’t break the chain method, also known as “The Seinfeld Method” after its founder, Jerry Seinfeld, is a method of productivity workflow that harnesses the power of small wins. Set yourself a daily goal and mark each day on the calendar when the habit is completed. Set a clear timeframe such as 14 or 30 days and work towards completing that habit every single day for that time. Every time you miss a day and don’t complete the habit, you break the chain and must start again from day one.  Being as specific as you can will increase the chances of being successful. The less you need to think about or decide before doing the habit, the more likely...

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