- People should start small when starting a new habit because small habits are easier to continue and build over time.
- Pairing means connecting a new habit with something enjoyable. For example, listening to music while exercising.
- Accountability means having someone help keep you responsible for your habit. People can use friends, family, or teachers for support.
- People can optimize their environment by keeping healthy food nearby and removing junk food from their room or kitchen.
- People can overcome bad habits by changing triggers, creating safeguards, and replacing bad habits with healthier ones.
- A safeguard is something that protects people from bad habits or mistakes. For example, putting your phone away before sleeping.
- An abstainer completely avoids something, while a moderator controls how much they do it. I think I am more of a moderator.
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