Build 6 habits
using one formula.
Habit stacking attaches new behaviors to existing ones — so they trigger automatically, without reminders. The formula: 'After I [current habit], I will [new habit].'
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The Formula
“After I [existing habit],
I will [new habit].”
The existing habit is your automatic trigger. The new habit follows without a decision.
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Habit stacking questions
What is habit stacking?
Habit stacking is a technique where you attach a new habit to an existing one using the formula: "After I [current habit], I will [new habit]." The existing behavior acts as a reliable trigger for the new one, eliminating the need for a separate reminder or decision. It was popularized by James Clear in Atomic Habits and BJ Fogg in Tiny Habits.
Is there an app for habit stacking?
Pebble supports habit stacking through its cue system — you can set any existing behavior as the trigger for a new habit. This implements the "After I [anchor], I will [habit]" formula directly in your daily tracking.
What are good anchor habits for habit stacking?
Good anchors are highly consistent daily behaviors: making coffee, brushing teeth, sitting at your desk, eating meals, getting into bed, plugging in your phone. The anchor should happen at the right time and context for the new behavior you're adding.