We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

Aristotle, Greek Philospher & Scientist

Tie the new habit to something you already do daily—this is called habit stacking.

Formula: After [current habit], I will [new habit]

Example: After I brush my teeth, I’ll write one sentence in my journal.

Anchoring a new habit to an existing one—also called habit stacking—is a powerful way to build routines effortlessly. Our brains thrive on patterns, so linking a new behavior to a well-established habit creates a natural trigger. For example, if you already brush your teeth every morning, you can use that as a cue to stretch, journal, or meditate. This reduces the need for motivation or reminders, because the cue is already part of your day. By chaining the new habit to something automatic, you piggyback on consistency that already exists. Over time, the new habit becomes just as automatic.