Can't keep a habit? This comic shares a proven formula to make it stick
A new comic illustrates a proven method for making habits stick, developed by behavioral scientist BJ Fogg. Fogg emphasizes that successful habit formation requires motivation, ability, and a prompt. The comic is based on Fogg's Tiny Habits method, which has been researched since 2007.
- ▪Behavioral scientist BJ Fogg developed the Tiny Habits method in 2007.
- ▪For a habit to stick, one needs motivation, ability, and a prompt.
- ▪The comic was illustrated by Vreni Stollberger and is part of NPR's Life Kit series.
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Can't keep a habit? This comic shares a proven formula to make it stick May 19, 202612:19 PM ET By Marielle Segarra , Vreni Stollberger , Mika Ellison Have you ever accidentally broken a good habit? Like, you forgot one time to do yoga, and somehow it never happened again? Life Kit A proven method to make a habit stick A proven method to make a habit stick Listen · 22:16 22:16 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5675362/nx-s1-mx-5675362-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript NPR Life Kit LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Suddenly, a behavior you spent weeks working on is just wiped out.
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