How to Build Habits That Actually Stick
New year, new routine—only for it to fizzle out in two weeks. We’ve all been there. The truth is, most people don’t fail because they lack motivation; they fail because they lack structure. Habits don’t require endless willpower—they require design.
The Science of Habits
Psychology shows us the habit loop: Cue → Routine → Reward. For example, the cue may be waking up, the routine is making coffee, and the reward is that burst of energy. To add a new habit, you can attach it to an existing loop—a method called “habit stacking.”
Faith + Habits
Anchoring habits in spiritual practices creates not just consistency, but depth. A simple example: pray while brushing your teeth. It sounds small, but it shifts your focus toward God first thing in the morning.
Practical Tools
Habit Stack: Attach gratitude journaling to your morning coffee.
Anchor Habit: Commit to 30 minutes of movement daily—it becomes a foundation for energy, focus, and mood.
Reset Routines: Create a simple checklist for morning and evening (wake → stretch → journal; bedtime → phone off → pray).
Small habits create big change. Don’t try to change your life overnight—stack your habits, anchor them in faith, and reset daily. Over time, you’ll find your script shifting without the burnout.
