EXAMPLES OF HABIT SHAPINGBecoming an Early RiserPhase 1: Be home by 10 p.m. every night.Phase 2: Have all devices (TV, phone, etc.) turned off by 10 p.m. every night.Phase 3: Be in bed by 10 p.m. every night (reading a book, talking with your partner).Phase 4: Lights off by 10 p.m. every night.Phase 5: Wake up at 6 a.m. every day.Becoming VeganPhase 1: Start eating vegetables at each meal.Phase 2: Stop eating animals with four legs (cow, pig, lamb, etc.).Phase 3: Stop eating animals with two legs (chicken, turkey, etc.).Phase 4: Stop eating animals with no legs (fish, clams, scallops, etc.).Phase 5: Stop eating all animal products (eggs, milk, cheese).Starting to ExercisePhase 1: Change into workout clothes.Phase 2: Step out the door (try taking a walk).Phase 3: Drive to the gym, exercise for five minutes, and leave.Phase 4: Exercise for fifteen minutes at least once per week.Phase 5: Exercise three times per week.Nearly any larger life goal can be transformed into a two-minute behavior.I want to live a healthy and long life > I need to stay in shape > I need to exercise > I need to change into my workout clothes.I want to have a happy marriage > I need to be a good partner > I should do something each day to make my partner’s life easier > I should meal plan for next week.Whenever you are struggling to stick with a habit, you can employ the Two-Minute Rule.It’s a simple way to make your habits easy.
I want to have a happy marriage > I need to be a good partner > I should do something each day to make my partner’s life easier > I should meal plan for next week.