How to Actually Start a Habit | James Clear

The gist

1. Start with an absurdly small version of a habit, like one push-up or a five-minute gym visit, to build momentum before scaling up.
2. Redesign your environment during moments of high motivation so future behavior requires less willpower on harder days.
3. Focus on one habit at a time and transfer momentum to the next goal only after consistency is established.
4. Clear says praising small progress lavishly and ignoring early mistakes works better than criticism for keeping new habits alive.