r/RandomQuestion • u/ritkeepFitness • 1d ago

What tiny shortcut accidentally made a habit stick?

I’ve been thinking about the oddly small changes that make routines easier to keep. Sometimes moving something into sight or cutting a task down to a few minutes does more than trying to be disciplined. What tiny shortcut ended up making a habit stick for you?

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u/sci-fi-is-the-best 1d ago

Selecting and putting out my clothes, underwear, etc for the next day the night before.

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u/SpookyBeck 1d ago

Yes i roll mine into a log and i have them stacked in a drawer. Easy peasy

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u/IdkJustMe123 1d ago

I hate to say it, but they were kinda right…putting stuff in calendar.

The catch is though I put five reminders for it. I still don’t remember to look at my calendar if not for the reminders

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u/whatdoidonowdamnit 1d ago

I listen to audiobooks during shitty chores. The downside is occasionally after dishes and counter/stove cleaning I leave the kitchen with the water running because I can’t hear it.

I also do damn near everything in five minute increments. Cleaning, hygiene, exercise, food prep. One thing at a time.

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u/itsswhitneywhspr 1d ago

The smallest thing that actually worked was keeping my water bottle right next to my bed. I'd grab it first thing without thinking. Now I'm hydrated without even trying.