Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits--to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life

by Gretchen Rubin

realized that I could tie other yearly habits to trigger dates like Presidents’ Weekend. For instance, Labor Day now triggers me to schedule the family flu vaccine. St. Patrick’s Day triggers me to review finances with Jamie (green). A friend and I share the same birthday, and each year, we have lunch to celebrate; I almost never see her otherwise, but knowing that I’ll see her once a year helps maintain our friendship.