3 Simple Things You Can Do Right Now to Build Better Habits

3 Simple Things You Can Do Right Now to Build Better Habits
3 Simple Things You Can Do Right Now to Build Better Habits

James Clear
James Clear

Start with a habit that is so easy you can’t say no

Sustained effort is what makes the real difference.

  • Make your new habit so easy it’s almost laughable. Once you are on a roll and remaining consistent, you can worry about increasing difficulty.

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Take some time to understand exactly what is holding you back

Break habits down into smaller pieces and think about which areas are preventing you from becoming consistent. Once you know the specific parts of the process that hold you back, you can begin to develop a solution to solve that problem.

Develop a plan for when you fail

Slipping up on your habits doesn’t make you a failure. It makes you normal.

  • What separates top performers from everyone else is that they get back on track quickly
  • Set schedules rather than a deadlines
  • Forget about performance and focus on building a new identity
  • Never miss twice

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