Day 87 of 90 · Finale
Maintenance mode
“No more adding new habits for now. I'm protecting the ones that work.” — Kai
Today's action · 15 min
Write a one-page maintenance plan: your core habits, the minimum version of each, your if-then plan for busy weeks, and who you'll check in with.
Why it works
Kwasnicka and colleagues reviewed theories of long-term behaviour change and found common themes for maintenance: keeping motivation, self-regulation, having the resources you need, habits, and support from your environment and other people. Your plan covers each one.
Source: Theoretical explanations for maintenance of behaviour change: a systematic review of behaviour theories (Kwasnicka et al., 2016)
Educational content, not medical advice. If you are struggling, contact a qualified professional (Lifeline 13 11 14 in Australia, 988 in the US).