Habit Stacking: Unleash Your Productivity
Transform dreaded tasks into enjoyable experiences using habit stacking! Learn to combine what you love with what you avoid, boosting your motivation and productivity. Just like the author, who paired video games with self-help audiobooks, you can discover your own winning combinations!
Program Modules
Laying the Foundation: What is Habit Stacking?
Discover the science and strategy behind habit stacking. Understand how to leverage existing routines to build new ones. We'll explore the underlying behavioral science principles to optimize your success!
Identify Your Joyful Activities
DailyBrainstorm a list of activities that genuinely bring you joy and energy. Think about what you look forward to each day!
“figure out some of the things that you actually love to do”
Uncover Your Avoided Tasks
DailyList the tasks you consistently procrastinate on, even though you know they're important. Be honest with yourself!
“things that you hate to do but you know you need to do”
Craft Your First Habit Stack
DailyExperiment with pairing one enjoyable activity with one avoided task. Write down your 'If/Then' statement. (e.g., 'After I make coffee, I will do 5 minutes of research.')
“combine it with the thing you love to do and all of a sudden the doing becomes much easier”
Example: Gamify Your Learning!
Dive into a real-world example of habit stacking: combining video games with learning. Discover how to make self-improvement fun and engaging, just like the author!
Level Up Your Mind While You Game
DailyPair playing your favorite video game with listening to self-help audiobooks, podcasts, or seminars. Explore this powerful combination!
“I used to play video games and listen to the books at the same time”
Brainstorm Your Own Gaming + Learning Stacks
DailyThink about other ways you could combine gaming with learning or personal development. What works for you?
Troubleshooting Your Habit Stacks
Let's tackle common challenges and fine-tune your habit-stacking strategy for maximum success! Learn to adapt and overcome obstacles.
Identify Sticking Points
DailyReflect on your existing habit stacks. Where are you encountering friction or roadblocks? What's preventing you from consistently following through?
Re-engineer Your Stacks
DailyBased on your identified sticking points, brainstorm alternative pairings or adjustments to your existing habit stacks. Experiment with different combinations and timing.
What You'll Accomplish
- Identify enjoyable activities.
- Identify disliked tasks.
- Combine activities you love with tasks you dislike.
- Increase productivity and motivation.
- Apply habit stacking to learning and personal development.
- Troubleshoot common habit-stacking challenges.
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