New TIL: Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice

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+title: Atomic Habits is full of actionable advice
+author: Yanir Seroussi
+type: til
+date: 2024-03-12T06:19:31+00:00
+url: /til/2024/03/12/atomic-habits-is-full-of-actionable-advice/
+summary: I put the book to use after the first listen, and will definitely revisit it in the future to form better habits.
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+tags:
+  - books
+  - career
+  - personal
+  - productivity
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+I recently picked up the Audible version of [Atomic Habits](https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits), mostly because I kept seeing it everywhere. I wasn't disappointed. It immediately gave me ideas for improving my routines based on a cursory listen. I will definitely revisit it and refer to resources like [the habit cheat sheet](https://s3.amazonaws.com/jamesclear/Atomic+Habits/Habits+Cheat+Sheet.pdf) in the future.
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+As a test, I used several tips to form better habits around sending messages (which is often a cause for procrastination):
+- Habit stacking: Send one message after my morning workout (chained to an existing positive habit).
+- Temptation bundling and reinforcement: After the message is out, have a snack.
+- Tracking: Tick a box once the message is sent, which adds up to a lovely streak.
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+...and it worked! It feels a bit odd consciously training myself like this, but it's better than the alternative of sticking to bad habits and procrastination.