Make it Obvious
Design your environment so the cue is visible and unavoidable.
- Where will you do this habit?
- What visual cues can remind you?
- What will you stack this habit after?
- How will you make the trigger obvious?
Make it Easy
Reduce friction. Make starting take less than 2 minutes.
- What's the 2-minute version of this habit?
- What friction can you remove?
- How can you prepare in advance?
- What constraints can you set? (e.g., "X only while Y")
Make it Attractive
Bundle with things you enjoy. Reframe the experience.
- What can you pair this habit with?
- How can you reframe this as a privilege?
- Who can you do this with?
- What identity does this habit reinforce?
Make it Satisfying
Create immediate rewards. Make completion feel good.
- What immediate reward can you give yourself?
- How will you track your progress visibly?
- Who will you share your progress with?
- What will you say to yourself after completing?
Review Your Habit
Here's your complete habit design: