How Environment Design Makes Positive Habits Easier to Maintain
Most people approach habit change by asking one question: “How can I become more disciplined?” It sounds reasonable, but it puts almost all the responsibility on motivation and self-control. There is another approach. Change the environment around the behavior. Where your phone sits, what food you see first, how easy your workout clothes are to reach, and even where your desk faces can quietly influence what you do next. Habit research shows that repeated actions in recurring contexts can become ...
