Habits
Motivation Spike Trap
The motivation spike trap over-commits during hype—adding programs and rules that collapse when enthusiasm normalizes without boring structure.
The motivation spike trap is over-committing during a high—new program, six workouts, strict diet Monday—then crashing when enthusiasm normalizes. Spikes feel productive but skip the boring structure that survives troughs.
Cap launch intensity: one habit change, one process metric, two-week review.
Common questions
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How many new habits can you add after a motivation spike?
One behavior change per two-week block for most people. Stack process metrics, not simultaneous overhauls, even when excitement feels unlimited.
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