🔁How to Consistently Execute Habits | #37

By Armaan Athwal

Today's Overview:

• Chain habits → Momentum

• Implementing chain habits

• Quote of the day

Creating Momentum

Habits can make or break you. To become the best version of yourself, you need a series of positive habits throughout your day that cumulatively lead to your goals.

But how do we stick with so many habits? After a while, they can become tiring, hard to keep track of, and challenging to integrate.

That's where chain habits come in, making the process a whole lot easier.

Chain habits are key habits that, when performed, trigger a cascade of other habits. These habits act like the first domino in a line, setting off a chain reaction.

These types of habits are absolutely essential because, without them, you might skip smaller but significant habits. While individually they may seem minor, together they build a solid foundation for your goals.

These habits should be ones you can perform nearly every day, setting you up for long-term success. The idea is that once you've completed one habit, it naturally leads you to the next—kind of like saying, "I've already done this, so I might as well do that too."

By creating a sequence of chain habits, you're building a system that propels you forward with minimal effort. This approach leverages the momentum from one completed habit to carry you into the next, making it easier to maintain a consistent routine. Over time, this daily practice not only ingrains positive behaviors but also helps you achieve your long-term goals more seamlessly.

Essential Chain Habits for a Successful Day

You should aim to have no more than 2-3 chain habits each day, as these should be significant, big-picture habits. It's important to ensure these habits cover different important areas of your life. By doing so, you're not just focusing on one aspect but creating a balanced routine that supports your overall well-being and goals.

Think of it this way: your chain habits should act as anchors throughout your day. Each one sets a foundation for various facets of your life, whether it's your health, productivity, or personal growth. This balance ensures you're making progress in all the areas that matter to you, not just one.

By strategically placing these chain habits, you're creating a robust system that keeps you moving forward, helping you achieve a more holistic and sustainable approach to personal development.

Here are 3 of my chain habits as examples:

1. Waking up early: Waking up early also means going to bed early to make sure I get enough sleep. When I wake up early, I find that it sets a high standard for my day. I typically get a morning run in and knock out most of my productive tasks.

2. Breath work: Spending a few minutes in the morning deep breathing sets a calm and focused tone for the day. It helps regulate my energy and emotion.

3. Reading: Reading stimulates my mind and sparks creativity. It encourages me to grapple with new ideas and inspires me to write.

When you focus on a few important chain habits, you'll find yourself achieving more with less effort. These key habits make it easier to accomplish your goals and stay on track. Committing to these powerful habits, you create a system that supports your overall plan.

Quote of the Day

“Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.”
- Warren Buffett

When stacking up habits over time, they become too strong to break, as each habit reinforces the other, laying out a solid foundation that supports your long-term goals and success.