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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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@itsfiI like your habit stacking routine and how you started off with one day per week. It is definitely attainable. Your routine seems productive, yet relaxing at the same time. Is there a specific day of the week you are planning on doing this routine? Do you prefer to take your time or efficiently cross items off of your list? I cannot wait to hear how it turns out for you โบ๏ธ!
*EDIT* My SO told me today that habit stacking is like tetras. I thought that was an interesting way of looking at it. I think I may be rubbing off on him!
Thank you @Mellmars1185! Right now, the day I do this will depend on my work deadlines and schedule. I'm thinking Tuesday night or Saturday morning. I'm hoping that the routine will stick by the end of May and then during the summer months, I'll do the routine twice per week, except that the hair oil will be once per week and then a hair mask will be once per week - though in that case, I will probably do one workout at home and one long walk outside since the weather should be nice by that time. I could also walk to my gym and workout there.
lol, tetris! That's awesome that you're rubbing off on him. Does he have any habit stacking routines he cares for you to share with the rest of the class? Or, any tetris strategies?
@itsfi ๐ I will definitely ask him for his habit stacking input. He likes to point it out, so I wonder if he is mindful of it in his own routines. Today, I kept forgetting things in the basement and had to go back and get things, and he said, " See you are habit stacking because you are getting things and exercising." He was right about that, lol.
Oh my goodness, he's so mindful of habit stacking @Mellmars1185! Your habit stacking, too! ๐คฃ Hmmm... maybe he's one of the ones who started the whole habit stacking kick and he's just keeping that to himself. ๐ค Hahaha!
@itsfi haha ohh mayyybe! He was very happy to hear this ๐. I am sure I will hear about more habit stacking now!
this is such an incredible thread idea! Itโs amazing reading about how itโs worked for you!
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One thing I do to Habit Stack is prepping
I usually try to do this the night before.
Since I work from home it can be easy to fall out of routine
These habits all tend to overlap through the day โ๏ธ
Ahhh, I love this @peculiarzmakeup! I love prepping and organizing. Definitely hear ya on putting things back after using them.
Thank you so much! And yes itโs fun to have little set back stations keeps me organized! @itsfi โค๏ธ
@peculiarzmakeup Thank you! You have created some great habits. I know how easy it is to lose something if you don't put it back. I also like making lists. I have a notebook where I only write down the main thing I want to get done in a day. I don't write too many so my goals for the day are achievable.
I understand it can be hard to stay in a routine when, WFH. With your saved time, is there anything you would like to do?
I love what you said about attainable goals, thinking of goals that can be completed in the given time frame, thatโs such a nice concept! @Mellmars1185
I would like to clean, organize, go out in nature, make collages! I like the goal idea Iโve always made list but achievable goals sounds great thanks for the idea. I appreciate you creating this thread โค๏ธ๐ฅฐ
Today I did hair care habit stacking. Before I started my work out, I applied OUAI Hydrating Scalp Serum for Healthy, Fuller Looking Hair 2 oz / 60 mL so it had to soak in while I worked out. Then I showered and applied K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask 1.7 oz/ 50 mL . The instructions say to leave it in for at least 4 minutes before blow drying to activate. While I was letting it sit, I folded a load of laundry. While I was folding my laundry, my hair air dried a bit on it's own, which means less heat.
That's fantastic how you have a hair care habit stacking routine @Mellmars1185! ๐
That is such an amazing and efficient way to do hair care and self care, I love how you combind, itโs helpful to see examples! So amazing ๐คฉ @Mellmars1185
@peculiarzmakeup Thank you! I am looking forward to hearing about everyones habit stacking!
@Mellmars1185 I'm loving this idea! I know I have some of my morning routines that might qualify, and at this point if I do them out of order I'm lost and running behind. I don't typically give myself enough time in the morning, 30 minutes from wake up to out the door max. Habit stacking or just plain rushing? lol
Skincare sinks in while I do my hair and then a youtube video plays when my make up goes on.
In my evening routine though I like to make a pot of coffee to put in the fridge while I clean my kitchen. Then post shower if I do a face mask I always use that time where it's sitting to scroll on BIC or new releases.
I need to work on some of the household task stacking!!
Hmmm... making a pot of coffee while cleaning the kitchen, you say @missjeanie?? I may need to give that a try <<side eyes all the stuff that needs to be tidied up in the kitchen>>
@itsfi Lol... I feel like my kitchen has become a dumping grounds of late. I need to clear off my table and force myself to use it as a dining table rather than a collection spot for things I intend to take photos of!
@missjeanie Sounds great! It is nice that you can get everything done in 30 min. Making the coffee at night helps for the morning rush. I get my coffee ready in the evening also!
@Mellmars1185 Ha ha... rushing for the last 40 years since I hate getting out of bed!
Sounds great! I hadnโt heard of this but I try to do this sometimes and would love to do it more consciously.
One I can think of it when Iโm waiting for water to boil for coffee, I try to unload the dishwasher, or clear items from the refrigerator if theyโre past their prime, instead of just scrolling on my phone or whatever. @Mellmars1185