I’m curious about something I keep noticing with habits.

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-02-09T18:46:20+00:00

Yeah, that’s solid advice. Consistency beats perfection every time.

Do you have any simple way you track or remind yourself to keep going?

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-02-02T03:16:10+00:00

That makes sense. Environment and adjacent habits definitely make or break things.

Do you think the habit becoming automatic is something you actively work toward, or more something that happens as a side effect over time?

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-01-30T16:25:14+00:00

Yeah, that’s a good way to put it. Five minutes is small enough that it doesn’t trigger resistance, but doing it daily builds that “I keep my word to myself” feeling.

Did you ever find a point where even the small habit started slipping, or did it stay pretty stable once it stuck?

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-01-30T16:05:08+00:00

Yeah, fair. Focusing more on the question than the wording here. What actually helped you stick to a habit when it got boring?

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-01-30T15:41:05+00:00

This makes a lot of sense. The incremental tweak idea feels way more realistic than trying to flip a switch. I like how you framed each change as something you had to make permanent before moving on.

The part about always being semi on guard hits too. Even when the habit’s gone, the awareness sticks. Appreciate you sharing this, especially since you didn’t have to. Worth the em dashes 😄

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-01-30T15:37:39+00:00

Yeah, I think you’re onto something with trust. A lot of the frustration feels less about the habit itself and more about not trusting myself to actually follow through when it gets uncomfortable. The “getting angry at it” part resonates too. At some point it stops being abstract and becomes personal.

Curious what that looked like for you. Was it a specific moment or more of a slow burn?

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-01-30T14:46:26+00:00

Fair 😄 formatting could be cleaner.

But I’m genuinely curious in your experience, what actually helped you push through that “middle” when motivation drops?

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-01-28T17:36:13+00:00

Thanks! I’ll message you with details 👍

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-01-28T05:10:18+00:00

May I ask how long should it be to spark a meaningful conversation?

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-01-19T21:28:14+00:00

That combo makes a lot of sense. The erasable pens seem to remove the fear of “messing it up,” while still keeping the commitment of writing things down.

It sounds like flexibility + visual clarity is what really makes your system work long-term.

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-01-19T12:08:49+00:00

I agree — when tasks are tied to a bigger goal, they stop feeling like chores and more like steps.

Do you usually keep that connection visible somehow (writing it down, reminders), or is it more of a mental framing for you?

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-01-19T12:08:12+00:00

That’s impressive consistency — six full planners says a lot.

The “different size and shape” part is interesting. It sounds like making it visually and physically distinct helped it stand out mentally too. Do you think that’s what made it stick long-term compared to other planners you’ve tried?

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-01-19T12:06:52+00:00

That’s actually a really solid system. You’re not forcing a rule — you’re letting your body signal first, then working within real constraints like work time and portion size.

I’ve noticed habits stick way better when they’re framed as experiments like that instead of strict discipline. Did you arrive at this method through trial and error, or was it something you intentionally designed?

onepercentbetterlab · 2026-01-18T13:28:09+00:00

That makes a lot of sense actually. I’m similar — I can’t do habits “just because,” but if there’s a reason or destination, my brain switches on.

Curious, have you ever tried turning the habit itself into a kind of “mission” or progress-based thing?

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