Habits
Anchor Habit Environment Design
Pair fixed cues with easy default actions and shape your environment so healthy choices need less willpower.
Anchor habit environment design pairs a stable cue—morning coffee, closing the laptop—with a tiny default action and arranges the space so the right choice is easy. Fruit on the counter beats willpower against hidden cookies; gym bag by the door beats vague evening intent.
Remove friction for desired behaviors and add small friction for unwanted ones.
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What is an example of an anchor habit?
After morning coffee, drink one glass of water before email. The coffee is the anchor; water is pre-placed beside the machine.
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