🗺️ Mental Models

The Best Way to Start a New Habit

2 mental models in this chapter

Implementation Intention Flowchart

flowchart

Flowchart representing the process of forming a habit using implementation intentions, focusing on the relationship between identifying a goal, setting a specific time and location, and following through when the situation arises.

Diagram Code

graph LR
    A[Identify Goal: Behavior] --> B{Choose Time & Location};
    B -- Yes --> C[Formulate Plan: "I will [BEHAVIOR] at [TIME] in [LOCATION]"];
    C --> D{Situation Arises (Time & Location)};
    D -- Yes --> E[Perform Predetermined Behavior];
    E --> F[Habit Formation];
    D -- No --> D

Habit Stacking Mindmap

mindmap

Mindmap showing the components and benefits of habit stacking, emphasizing its relationship to current routines and the creation of obvious cues for new habits.

Diagram Code

mindmap
  root((Habit Stacking))
    Central Idea: Pair New Habit with Current Habit
      Formula: After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT]
      Benefits
        Leverages Existing Routines
        Creates Obvious Cues
        Positive 'Diderot Effect'
      Considerations
        Cue Specificity
        Cue Frequency
        Appropriate Time & Place
      Examples
        After coffee, meditate
        After work shoes off, workout clothes on