Habits
Friction Design for Habits
Friction design for habits makes bad behaviors harder and good ones easier through environment tweaks. Small delays often beat relying on willpower alone.
Friction design for habits adds steps to bad behaviors and removes steps from good ones—apps off the home screen, gym clothes laid out, junk food off the counter. Small delays often beat willpower lectures because environment drives automatic choices.
Pair friction with clear replacement routines so you are not just blocking old habits.
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What is an example of friction for bad habits?
Log out of delivery apps, store phones outside the bedroom, or keep desserts in a high cabinet with portioned snacks visible instead. Add one step between urge and action.
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