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โSuccess is the product of daily habitsโnot once-in-a-lifetime transformationsโ
โ James Clear
Welcome habit constructors!
Prepare to embark on a transformative journey rooted in the principles of the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book uncovers the immense power of building positive habits and effecting lasting behavior change. Whether you desire to overcome challenges in establishing and maintaining habits or break free from detrimental ones, this challenge is tailored to empower you in your quest for personal growth and positive transformation.
Fondamentales:
In this challenge, we focus not only on maintaining a habit streak but also on regular check-ins. Your daily habit posts will revolve around the following fundamentals:
Mandatory:
๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด: List all your habits and mark them with a resolute tick when completed, or a determined cross when not.
๐๐ ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ:
- โExerciseโ
- โReadingโ
- โNo junk foodโ
๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ ๐๐๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Assign a percentage value to each habit based on its impact. One good habit is equal to 1%, one bad habit equals -1%, and not doing a good habit equals -1%. Calculate your percentages each day and record them at the end of your post.
Additional Enhancements:
Note: It is not required to track these additional enhancements in your daily habit post, but they can enhance your habit-building process.
๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ-๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ: Specify the time and location for each tracked good habit.
๐๐ ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ:
- โExerciseโ at 6 AM in the park
- โReadingโ at 8 PM in the cozy corner of my room
๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด: Arrange your habits in a harmonious chronological order to create a seamless flow and facilitate execution.
๐๐ ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ:
- Meditate
- Exercise
- Shower
- Breakfast
๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐น: Engage in an activity you enjoy immediately before performing a challenging habit.
๐๐ ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ:
- Watch a motivational video before exercising
๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ: Identify intrinsic and extrinsic rewards that motivate you and help solidify your habits.
๐๐ ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ:
- Listening to music while exercising
- Treating myself to a piece of cake after eating healthy food
๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ณ๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Dedicate regular intervals (weekly, monthly, or yearly) for introspection and self-assessment. Reflect on what went wrong or right, whether you achieved your goals or not, and find solutions to the obstacles you encountered.
Principles:
James Clearโs book highlights various creative and effective ways to maintain good habits and break bad ones. While the fundamentals mentioned above cover some of these principles, the complete set can be summarized in the following two tables:
HOW TO CREATE A GOOD HABIT
The 1st Law Make It Obvious 1.1 Fill out the Habits Scorecard. Write down your current habits to become aware of them. 1.2 Use implementation intentions: โI will [BEHAVIOR] at [TIME] in [LOCATION].โ 1.3 Use habit stacking: โAfter [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT].โ 1.4 Design your environment. Make the cues of good habits visible. The 2nd Law Make It Attractive 2.1 Use temptation bundling. Pair an action you want to do with an action you need to do. 2.2 Join a culture where your desired behavior is the normal behavior. 2.3 Create a motivational ritual. Do something you enjoy immediately before a difficult habit. The 3rd Law Make It Easy 3.1 Reduce friction. Decrease the number of steps between you and your good habits. 3.2 Prime the environment. Prepare your environment to make future actions easier. 3.3 Master the decisive moment. Optimize the small choices that deliver outsized impact. 3.4 Use the Two-Minute Rule. Downscale your habits until they can be done in two minutes or less. 3.5 Automate your habits. Invest in technology and one-time purchases that look at future behavior. The 4th law Make It Satisfying 4.1 Use reinforcement. Give yourself an immediate reward when you complete your habit. 4.2 Make โdoing nothingโ enjoyable when avoiding a bad habit. Design a way to see the benefits. 4.3 Use a habit tracker. Keep track of your habits streak and donโt break the chain. 4.4 Never miss twice. When you forget to do a habit, make sure to get back on track immediately.
HOW TO BREAK A BAD HABIT
Inversion Of The 1st Law Make It Invisible โ โ โ โ โ 1.5 โ โ โ โ โ Reduce exposer. Remove the cues of your bad habits from your environment. Inversion Of The 2nd Law Make It Unattractive โ โ โ โ โ 2.4 โ โ โ โ โ Reframe your mindset. Highlight the benefits of avoiding your bad habits. Inversion Of The 3rd Law Make It Difficult โ โ โ โ โ 3.6 โ โ โ โ โ Increase friction. Increase the number of steps between you and your bad habits. โ โ โ โ โ 3.7 โ โ โ โ โ Use a commitment device. Restrict your future choices to the ones that benefit you. Inversion Of The 4th Law Make It Unsatisfying โ โ โ โ โ 4.5 โ โ โ โ โ Get an accountability partner. Ask someone to watch your behavior. โ โ โ โ โ 4.6 โ โ โ โ โ Create a habit contract. Make the costs of your bad habits public and painful.
Each law and its various ways will be discussed during the challenge to gain more knowledge about how effective it can be.
The true value of small changes:
Small changes often go unnoticed or seem insignificant at the moment, but their impact over time is astounding. If you can get 1% better each day for one year, youโll end up 37 times better by the end. Conversely, if you get 1% worse each day for one year, youโll decline nearly down to zero. This equation demonstrates the power of time:
Small Changes^Time = Huge Results
1.01ยณโถโต = 37.78
0.99ยณโถโต = 00.03
Good habits make time your ally, while bad habits make time your enemy. Remember, time magnifies the margin between success and failure, multiplying whatever you feed it.
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Remember, each action you take is a powerful vote for the person you wish to become. By embracing the principles of โAtomic Habitsโ and implementing small changes consistently, you have the incredible potential to transform your life. Donโt underestimate the impact of these seemingly insignificant choices and habits, for they have the power to shape your future. Stay committed, stay persistent, and let the compounding effect of positive habits propel you toward greatness. Embrace this challenge as an opportunity for personal growth, and watch as your small efforts blossom into extraordinary results. You have the power within you to create the life you desire.