Begin by clarifying the kind of identity you want to build and who you wish to become, then design habits that naturally reinforce that chosen identity.
Focus on becoming the type of person you wish to be (e.g., a runner, a meditator) rather than just achieving specific outcomes, as this shifts behavior from obligation to natural action.
View every small action you take as a ‘vote’ for the type of person you want to become, building evidence for your new identity over time.
Instead of solely focusing on desired outcomes, concentrate on building better habits and developing effective systems, as fixing the inputs will naturally lead to desired outputs.
To start a new habit, scale it down to a version that takes two minutes or less to complete, such as ‘meditate for two minutes’ instead of ‘meditate for 15 minutes.’
Prioritize consistently showing up for your desired habit, even in a minimal way, to establish the habit before attempting to optimize or scale it up.
To increase the likelihood of performing habits, make them as convenient, frictionless, and easy as possible.
To make habits stick, ensure their cues are visible, available, and easy to see, as this increases the likelihood of performing the habit.
To make habits motivating and compelling, ensure they are attractive in some form, as this increases the desire to perform them.
For a behavior to become a habit, it needs to be satisfying or enjoyable to some degree, providing a positive emotional signal to encourage repetition.
Implement immediate rewards after performing a desired habit to create a positive emotional signal, encouraging your brain to repeat the behavior in the future.
Use a habit tracker, like marking an ‘X’ on a calendar after completing a habit, to visualize progress and provide immediate positive reinforcement.
When using external rewards, choose those that reinforce the desired identity you are building, such as a bubble bath for working out instead of ice cream.
Consider incorporating AG1, a daily health drink supporting digestion and gut microbiome, into your routine, as the host has for over seven years.
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