Habit stacking is a technique to tie a new habit into an existing one. Old habits already have cues everywhere. They have certain times and places embedded in them. Our habits work with cues coming from time and place. To form a new habit, instead of defining a specific time and location, we can simply attach the new habit to an existing one. To make it obvious, we can use the formula “After [old habit], I will [new habit].” The time and location are already embedded inside. For example, after I stop working, I will play bass guitar.
- Related Note(s):
- 39: Increasing Quality of Systems;
- 17g: Prepare and ask questions to create engagement;
- 17d: Focus on only one improvement in every rehearsal for public speaking;
- 27: Developing Habits;
- 41: Characteristics of Creative Work;
- 1i: Embrace & Love Boredom;
- 29: Uncertainty is needed to stay open-minded;
- 41c: Do something principle;
- Think Again by Adam Grant;
- Source(s): Atomic Habits by James Clear
