Shrink the starting line
How to build habits that stick usually fails when the first step is too large. Make the first two minutes embarrassingly easy — open the book, wear running shoes, write one line.
Environment beats willpower
Design cues: put tools where your eyes already go. Remove cues for habits you are quitting (log out, uninstall, hide devices).
Related reading
Connect with benefits of daily journaling for reflection loops, and weekly planning tips for structure.
Key takeaways
Miss one day, never two. Recovery plans matter more than perfect streaks.
What is your two-minute version of the habit you want?