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Hello BIC! Habit stacking is something I have been doing mindfully for the past few years now and thought it would be fun to discuss and share here. It has helped me save time, be more efficient and have more time for what is important to me (spend time with family/friends, scroll on BIC, read).
What is habit stacking?
Habit stacking is essentially exactly what it sounds like: taking a new habit and adding it to something you already do habitually. Habit stacking works by identifying a habit or a behavior you want to start doing and tacking it onto something you already do regularly.
Example (I do all of these at the same time):
First Habit - Prepping and making a meal in the Instant Pot
Second - Put a load of laundry on while the food is cooking
Third - Putting hair oil on my scalp or put a hair mask in
Forth - Work out (while I am working out, dinner is cooking, laundry is washing and my hair is getting a treatment)
I thought maybe this could be a space where we discuss our habit stacking, share ideas, support, learn and motivate eachother.
What habit stacking did you do today?
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๐Thank you @danielledanielle! Trying to keep on top of self care all the time, not just when I have time or when I really need it.
@itsfi I think that it is amazing that your first habit stack turned into two separate habit stacks that work more for your routine! That is what it is all about! I am glad to hear your sleep is improving. That would make such a difference in the quality of your life in so many ways!
I love how well they've ended up working with my day-to-day routine @Mellmars1185. I'm really happy about the improvement in my sleep. I've just felt so much better as a result.
I think I'm 2 weeks into doing this: stretching and LED mask.
I need to stretch, badly... But can't get myself to do it nor do I have the 15 minutes to dedicate like I used to. I realize I won't typically miss using my DDG mask, so I put those two together. Collectively I'm getting 21 minutes off stretching now ๐๐ฝ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ
@danielledanielle Awesome habit stacking! When do you normally fit this habit stack in during your day?
At night @Mellmars1185 Once in awhile, I'll do the LED mask in the afternoon, but honestly, it's better at night - more relaxing that way.
@itsfi Great feedback! I have been falling off track lately with my stacking too. I really love the idea of getting water in while doing skincare. It is such a great way to start the day. I want to try this too! Thank you for sharing ๐ฅฐ.
Yes, yes, give it a try @Mellmars1185. ๐ I started today and sipped on a glass of water with a slice of lemon while doing my makeup this morning. I should get to taking my makeup off soon and will sip on water while I do that as well. That will put me at 66 oz of water today. I better go do that now before I forget. ๐
@itsfi Yes I can definitely swap put my morning coffee with makeup for water...or can I? Maybe I will just drink it faster so I can have both ! Do you notice a difference in how you feel/your skin yet?
Okay @Mellmars1185, my first thought was "why does the coffee have to go away?" ๐ฒ๐ Keep 'em both in the morning routine!! A sip of coffee, a sip of water. Another sip of coffee ... because it's coffee!!
I know from past experience that the better my water intake, the better I feel, and it shows on my skin too. Today started really well - yay! Got up early, without feeling groggy or dragging (and when I was ready to get up not just because I couldn't sleep and ended up just getting up and out of bed). Off to do my skincare routine (and sip on water) - I'm going to try drinking my coffee while getting dressed for work this morning (and then go back and put on my lipstick). Let's see if that's a way to get in a glass of water and coffee without having to rush either. ๐ค
@itsfi That sounds like a great start for sure! I say, take all the wins we can ๐. Smart idea with drinking your coffee first and then applying Lipstick. I do that too. I also brush my teeth after coffee and before Lipstick. Getting up earlier is such a game changer if you have had enough sleep. I prefer to get things done in the morning (if I can) and relax after work. One thing I really want to work on is waking up earlier to get my workouts in on the days I work from home (instead of sleeping later).
Today during my morning routine, I included a couple of habit stacks:
@Mellmars1185 great job, I love both of these ideas! I have never tried ice rolling before, but it sounds like it would really wake you up! Right now I am trying to build & stick to a more consistent and positive morning and evening routine. I think this thread will be very helpful for that!
@caitbird Thank you! I am excited for the changes in your routine you are making and the positive impact it has for you. I feel like just a small change in a routine can make such an impact. I am looking forward to hearing about it! For myself, writing things down helps. I like to write everything down that I want to accomplish in the day.
@Mellmars1185 oh same! I make a to-do list every day, it's the only way I can keep track of everything (and I still sometimes forget things ๐ ). Part of the appeal of habit stacking for me is that if I can get in the habit of doing something regularly in my routine, it will be easier for me to remember and not let it slip my mind.
@itsfi great job! These are all really positive habits to add into your routine (also, restorative yoga by candlelight sounds sooo nice!), I love it. As always, you continue to inspire me!
@caitbird, thank you. ๐ Multi-tasking is something I have done for almost my whole life so grouping activities together is something with which I have some familiarity. Making certain activities a habit sounded great and with the habit-stacking concept, I decided to try it and center it around self care, wellness. Itโs been trial and error, with tweaks here and there because sometimes I get ahead of myself. It's been great to put it to a trial and make adjustments based on what is more doable, practical. Weโll find what works. The restorative yoga offers some nice quiet time for me; always good.
@itsfi Thank you for the update. Do you find that the habit stacking is saving you time when you are able to do it? I like your new idea to read before bed. That way you are getting your digital detox at the same time. I find reading before bed helps me fall asleep quickly ๐ด.