Make It Easy to Change Habits

Habit formation is the process where a behaviour becomes progressively more automatic through repetition. Repetition is more important than time spent actually doing the behaviour. We will naturally gravitate towards behaviours that require the least amount of effort.

In order to create a new habit, cultivate an environment where performing the habit is as easy as possible, with the least amount of friction. Conversely, in order to stop a habit, increase the friction for that habit. When you start a new habit, it should take less than two minutes to do.

Throughout the day, there are many habits that occur at decisive moments, where a single or small set of choices that can lead you down the direction of good habits or bad. Ensure that the good choice is as easy as possible.

References

Atomic Habits by James Clear