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    Habit Formation: The Complete Evidence-Based Guide

    BySimon Shaw 12 January 20265 February 2026

    Habit formation is one of the most powerful tools for personal development, yet most people approach…

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    How to Build a Habit in 21 Days: Myth vs Reality

    BySimon Shaw 5 January 202631 January 2026

    If you’ve ever attempted to build a new habit, you’ve probably heard the popular claim that…

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    The Habit Loop: Cue, Routine, Reward

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 202621 January 2026

    Every morning, you wake up and reach for your phone. You smell coffee brewing and suddenly…

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    Habit Triggers: How to Identify and Use Them Effectively

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 20261 February 2026

    Every habit you have—good or bad—begins with a trigger. That cup of coffee you automatically reach…

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    Habit Stacking Explained: The Simple Way to Build New Habits in 2026

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 20269 February 2026

    You want to meditate more, read daily, exercise regularly, drink more water, and practise gratitude. But…

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  • Woman drinking fresh orange juice in bright kitchen showing healthy morning routine habits

    Morning Routine Examples: Habits That Actually Work

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 20265 January 2026

    We’ve all read about the 5am miracle morning routines of CEOs and entrepreneurs. Wake at dawn,…

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  • Domino effect chain reaction illustrating how keystone habits trigger change

    Keystone Habits: The Habits That Change Everything

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 20266 February 2026

    Some habits matter more than others. This seems obvious when you say it aloud, but people…

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  • Hand blocking falling dominoes showing how to avoid common habit mistakes

    Why Habits Fail: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 202631 January 2026

    Most habits fail within the first month. The research on New Year’s resolutions suggests around 80%…

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  • Hand holding stopwatch representing the two-minute rule for building habits effectively

    The Two-Minute Rule for Habits (With Examples)

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 202611 February 2026

    A senior manager tried every productivity system going. Gym memberships lapsed after a fortnight. Meditation apps…

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  • Exhausted person struggling illustrating willpower depletion in habit formation

    Why Willpower Fails at Building Habits

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 20266 January 2026

    If you’ve ever failed to maintain a new habit despite your best intentions, you’ve probably blamed…

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  • Healthy kitchen with visible nutritious food showing environment design habits

    Environment Design for Better Habits: A Practical Guide

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 202631 January 2026

    Your willpower is a terrible strategy for building better habits. I don’t mean this as a…

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    The 2-Minute Rule: Eliminate Procrastination Instantly

    BySimon Shaw 21 December 202528 December 2025

    You know that feeling when you look at your to-do list and it’s just… a lot?…

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