Habits
Anchor Habit
An anchor habit is a reliable existing routine used to attach new behaviors through stacking. Pick stable anchors before adding more habits.
An anchor habit is a stable existing routine—morning coffee, commute, bedtime brush—that holds new behaviors in place via habit stacking. Anchors must already be reliable; attaching meditation to a chaotic morning fails.
One new habit per anchor until it sticks, then expand.
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What makes a good anchor habit?
Daily, already automatic, and time-bound—like brushing teeth or making coffee. Avoid anchors that skip weekends unless your new habit should too.
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