Want to build a new habit? Try piggybacking.
Pair the things you want to do with the things you already do!
By Weight Watchers
Last updated 26 March 2021
Piggybacking is where one desired habit or action is linked to a habit or action you're already doing regularly. If you keep doing the first thing, you'll likely keep doing the second.
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Let’s dive a little deeper...
Pick two habits to sync up based on when you can do them. It might be once a day or even multiple times a day. Let’s say you want to start reading before bed, pair it with something you already do every night before bed (maybe it’s brushing your teeth). If you want to track after every meal, try pairing it with washing your dishes after every meal.
Fun Fact
Bedtime routines are inherently made up of piggybacking your nighttime actions.
