Quick ReadMay 27, 2025·9 min read
Review and adjust monthly
Be specific about when and where. A vague "later" rarely happens; "right after breakfast, at the kitchen table" usually does.
Remove the friction
Track just enough to stay honest, not so much that tracking becomes its own chore. A simple note or a checkmark is usually plenty.
Keep a simple checklist
Remove as much friction as you can. The easier you make it, the less you'll rely on willpower to follow through.
- Make the next step obvious
- Pick one thing to focus on this week
- Set a recurring reminder you won’t ignore
- Plan a backup for busy days
- Keep your tools within arm’s reach
Stack it onto an existing habit
Consistency beats intensity. A modest amount of effort, repeated, will outperform a burst of motivation that fizzles by Thursday.
Make the right choice the easy choice.
Pair effort with patience. Most changes look like nothing for a while, then feel obvious in hindsight.
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