Day 3 of 90 · Start small
Shrink it to your worst-day size
“On my worst day I can still do two push-ups. So that's the habit. The rest is bonus.” — Kai
Today's action · 3 min
Ask yourself: what is the smallest version I could do on my most tired, busiest day? Rewrite your if-then sentence using that tiny version.
Why it works
Habit researchers Gardner, Lally and Wardle advise choosing a simple action you can do every day. In the study they describe, simple actions like drinking water became automatic more quickly than bigger routines like 50 sit-ups. Small and repeated beats big and skipped.
Source: Making health habitual: the psychology of 'habit-formation' and general practice (Gardner, Lally & Wardle, 2012)
Educational content, not medical advice. If you are struggling, contact a qualified professional (Lifeline 13 11 14 in Australia, 988 in the US).