Why Tiny Habits Are the Secret to Long-Term Success

Well SupportedStarting new habits with very small actions where 'showing up' is the primary measure of success is an effective strategy.

Partially SupportedTransitioning from no exercise to four hours of Zone 2 training per week for someone who dislikes it has a low likelihood of success.

Partially SupportedResearcher Katie Milkman has studied how to link a reward to a behavior so that the reward is experienced during the behavior.

Partially SupportedFor individuals who dislike cardio, initiating Zone 2 training with three 15-minute sessions per week on a stationary bike without tracking performance metrics can be a productive starting point.

Why Tiny Habits Are the Secret to Long-Term Success | Charles Duhigg