Habit Stacking Quotes

“Is there a small habit that can support a major habit?” (For example, packing your exercise clothes in the morning so they’ll be ready for the gym in the evening.) “Do I often end the day frustrated because I didn’t complete the most important tasks?” (Identify the most important tasks for the next day and then schedule them into your calendar.) “What quick activities make me feel inspired or happy?” (For example, watching a short motivational video each morning.) “What five goals are the most important to me right now?” (What can you do daily to support all five of these goals?) “What are the activities that I love to do?” (Think of tasks that can support hobbies, like running, knitting, traveling, or reading.) “What areas of my financial life do I need to improve?” (If you’re in debt, then address this first. But if you have money in the bank, then you should build a habit that focuses on building up your investment portfolio.) “Can I improve the quality of my interpersonal relationships?” (Think about your interactions with your parents, children, significant other, and closest friends. Is there anything you can do daily to make these interactions better?) “What makes me feel great about myself?” (If something brings you enjoyment, then you should either do it every day or schedule time for it each week.) “How can I become more spiritual in my daily life?” (For example, read from a book of prayers, practice a bit of yoga, or recite positive affirmations.) “What is a new skill I’ve always wanted to master?” (For example, make a habit of researching and learning about talents like home brewing, playing a musical instrument, learning a new language, or anything that sounds fun.) “Is there anything I can do to support my local community or an important cause?” (We all believe in something. So if you schedule time daily for this activity, then it’s not hard to consistently help others.) “Is there something that I can do to improve my job performance and get a raise?” (For example, build a skill that will become valuable to the company.)”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“You only have a little time each day to make things happen, so you should focus on the tasks that give you the biggest bang for your buck.”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“Beeminder”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“First off, you must embrace the idea that it’s okay to say no to people. I have found most folks are sympathetic when it comes to being turned down. And, in my opinion, anyone who gets mad at you for not being interested in an offer is someone you don’t want in your life to begin with. Second, you need to examine the opportunity cost of every offer. I’ve learned the hard way that saying yes to one thing means you say no to something else. That means if you agree to an additional task or project, then this will eat into the time you can dedicate to your family, goals, health, and work projects. Plus, it can cause additional stress and anxiety. Third, you should create a list of criteria of what types of opportunities you’ll accept (or won’t accept). For instance, in the past few months, I’ve created a rule that I’ll only be interested in projects that will help me”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“There are streaming media devices like Roku, Kodi, or Amazon’s Fire TV Stick that allow you to access most of the same programs that you normally get through a cable subscription. Each of these devices gives you access to thousands of streaming channels. Some are free and some are premium. Even if you pay for two or three of these services, it still results in a significant cost savings. For instance, my setup is simple right now and only costs an average of $40 (as of March 2017), which is significantly less than the $130+ cable bill we once had: Netflix ($7 monthly) Amazon Prime ($99 per year or $8 monthly) Sling TV ($25 monthly) With Netflix and Amazon, you can watch most of the movies, documentaries, and premium TV shows that you love. And with Sling TV, you have access to your favorite network shows. It’s television-on-demand at its best, and more importantly, you don’t have to sit through commercials, which are distracting and reinforce negative spending habits.”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“Get started by using a service like Catalog Choice, which eliminates most unwanted mailings. Usually it’ll take a month or so for the various companies to follow through on your request. Then you can use the following steps to make sure you’re completely off these unwanted lists: Go to DMACHOICE.org to get rid of unwanted magazines and newsletters. Go to OptOutPrescreen.com (US only) to get rid of unwanted credit card offers. Write to the mail preference service (for the US or the UK) to opt out your name from the major mailing list.”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“But if you build a habit of only shopping for items from a list, then you decrease the likelihood of eating junk food—and you’ll save a lot of money along the way. Description: Look in your refrigerator, review the meals you have planned, and check out your cupboard. Write down a list of only the items you need, and do it before you leave for the store.”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“There are many small charges that are tacked on to your monthly bill statements, such as credit cards, cable, Internet, utilities, and ATM fees. All of them seem like a small amount, but when you add them up, the total amount wasted each month can be startling. They are the proverbial death of a thousand cuts. By creating a monthly habit to review these bills, you can identify opportunities to reduce or eliminate your recurring expenditures. Description: Once a month, go through each statement and highlight any questionable item. Also, if you feel that you’re spending too much money in a specific category, then earmark that expenditure. You’ll call this company and negotiate a lower price, which we’ll talk about next.”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“Track Your Expenses Type: Keystone habit”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“unsubscribe from a few email lists each day. Description: Most email management programs (like Gmail, Outlook, and Hotmail) offer a search bar in their program that help you find messages according to the keywords that you enter. You can use this search bar to your advantage by entering one simple phrase: Unsubscribe. Simply fire up your email program, enter the word “unsubscribe” in the search bar, and then look at each of the messages that it brings up. Odds are, you don’t really need most of the automated messages that show up. So each day, you remove yourself from these lists by opening up a few of the top messages and getting off their lists. Do this habit regularly and you’ll see a dramatic decrease in the amount of daily junk email.”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“Unsubscribe from an Email List(s)”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“Write a “Done List”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“When using the Pomodoro Technique, you: 1. Choose a task (e.g., writing). 2. Set a timer for twenty-five minutes. 3. Work for twenty-five minutes without succumbing to any distractions. 4. Take a five-minute break by getting up and walking around. 5. Go back to work for another twenty-five minutes. 6. After every four time blocks, take a fifteen- to thirty-minute break.”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“The Pomodoro Technique is a popular time-blocking system created in the 1980s by Francesco Cirillo that has been embraced by entrepreneurs and work efficiency experts. Cirillo recognized that humans can focus only for a limited amount of time before becoming distracted. He found that it’s better to create a system where people focus for a condensed period and then proactively take a rest break before beginning the next sprint.”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“Turn off your wireless router (if you’re working on a deep work task that doesn’t require the Internet). •      Play music or white noise that you feel helps you stay focused (see small action #9). •      Wear a pair of headphones if you work in an office (do this even if you don’t listen to music, so you’ll have a barrier around the people who like to interrupt you). •      Tell coworkers (and family members) that you shouldn’t be disturbed during this time unless it’s an emergency. •      Use any of the tools mentioned in small action #6 to block the distractions on your computer. •      Set a timer where you work at a priority task without taking a break. (My preference is the Pomodoro Technique, which I’ll talk about in a bit.)”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“create a mini-stack that you’ll complete prior to any activity that requires 100% concentration. Description: First, you need to set aside thirty minutes (one time) to create a simple routine where you identify all the distractions in your life. Then you’ll map out a simple process for how you’ll remove each one. Next, you will complete a five-minute habit before starting an important task. My recommendation is to have it as the last small action in a stack, which can act as a bridge between the routine and your first MIT. Here are a few things you can add to this stack: • Put your cellphone on airplane mode.”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“social media can be addictive. A quick five minutes on Facebook can easily turn into an hour, as many of us can attest to. Rather than struggling against your brain’s natural inclination to procrastinate, save yourself a lot of time and hassle by simply closing your email tab and banning social media during work time.”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“The simplest way to identify habits is to make sure they relate to a goal from one of these seven areas: 1. Career 2. Finance 3. Health 4. Leisure 5. Organizing 6. Relationships 7. Spirituality”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“The Freedom Journal was launched in 2016 by John Lee Dumas, a popular entrepreneur and podcaster.”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

“feel the broken windows theory can be applied to your home and workspace. If you’re surrounded by piles of clutter, it can have a negative impact on your mood or even your overall attitude toward the day.”
― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less

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― S.J. Scott, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Actions That Take Five Minutes or Less