Habit Formation

May 2026

• May 16, 2026IdeasUnderstanding Habit Stacking for Lasting RoutinesHabit stacking explained with the research behind it. BJ Fogg's behavior model, James Clear's implementation intentions, Wendy Wood's context...19 MIN3.5k

April 2026

• Apr 15, 2026IdeasWhy Your Morning Routine Fails (And What Actually Works)The research on why morning routines collapse and what specific design principles make routines stick.15 MIN2.6k
• Apr 15, 2026IdeasThe Sunday Scaries: Why They Happen and Fixes That WorkThe research on Sunday evening anxiety, what produces it, and specific evidence-based interventions.14 MIN3.3k

August 2022

• Aug 10, 2022ConceptsWhat Science Reveals About WillpowerWillpower research has been upended by replication failures. Learn what the science actually says about self-control, ego depletion, and how to...15 MIN5.9k

July 2022

• Jul 21, 2022ConceptsWhat Is the Basal Ganglia: Your Brain's Habit MachineThe basal ganglia are deep brain structures that automate habits, control movement, and process reward.14 MIN3.0k