Habit Stacking: Attaching New Habits to Old Ones

The most reliable reminders aren't apps — they're the things you already do anyway. Habit stacking uses them as anchors: "After [existing habit] I do [new habit]."

Examples that stick

• After your first coffee → 2 minutes of daily planning
• After brushing your teeth → 10 squats
• After lunch → a 5-minute walk
• After logging off at the end of the day → plan tomorrow

The rules

1. The anchor has to be rock solid — something that genuinely happens every day.
2. Same place, same time: the more specific, the stronger the wiring.
3. Start small: treat the new habit as a two-minute version.

Why it works

Your brain loves chains: finishing habit A becomes the cue to start B — no willpower, no reminder needed. Over time you can build entire morning routines as a chain: coffee → plan → squats → shower.

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