A new habit should feel easy
The action itself is not easy. But the first 2 minutes should be easy. And you can scale down nearly any habit or activity into a 2-minute version.
- Want to read every day? Read one page.
- Want to meditate every day? Sit in a meditation position.
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A new habit should feel easy
The action itself is not easy. But the first 2 minutes should be easy. And you can scale down nearly any habit or activity into a 2-minute version.
• Want to read every day? Read one page.
• Want to meditate every day? Sit in a meditation position....
The 2-Minute Rule
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Habit Stacking - Build New Habits on Existing Ones
One of the best ways to build a new habit is to identify a current habit you already do each day and then stack your new behavior on top. This is called habit stacking.
The formula is: After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT].
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