Entry
Habit Stacking
Move through the page in bite-sized steps, then jump across connected ideas.
Habit Stacking
Definition
Combining a new habit with an existing anchor habit using the formula “After I [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT].”
Practical Example
- After brushing teeth (existing), do 2 minutes of stretching (new).
How to Apply
- List daily anchor habits.
- Pair each anchor with a tiny new behavior.
- Keep the new behavior ≤ 2 minutes initially.
Origins
James Clear adapted BJ Fogg’s “anchoring” concept into a simple, repeatable formula.
Key Thinkers
- James Clear, bj-fogg (though not yet ingested, referenced for credit).
Related Concepts
Applications
- Wellness routines, language learning, professional skill micro‑practices.
Connected Sources
Get the Book
Atomic Habits James ClearThis Page's Graph
The current page is centered and connected to related pages so you can quickly follow idea relationships.
Drag to pan, scroll or pinch to zoom, tap nodes to inspect local relationships.
Pages
References / Backlinks
Topic links