In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes are talking about developing better habits — strategies, avoiding distractions, best practices, and more!

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Show Notes

2:03 - Habits we’re trying to build

Scott
- Focus on one project at a time
  - Alfred tasks to quit apps and block sites
- Not being efficient with my time
  - Daily todo lists and utilizing calendar
- Too much screen time
  - Listening to music in the background instead of having the TV on
Wes
- Flossing
- Mindless context switching

13:37 - General strategies for building habits

Make them trackable
- Easy enough to not ignore them
- Quantifying them is key
Make them small enough
Be accountable
- Tell other people your habits and have them remind you about them
Replace bad habits with good things
- Design a sticker
- Reply to three emails
- Drink some water
Celebrate your wins productively
Keep the streak alive
Can’t do x until y is done

Links

uhabits
Done
Loop
K-Safe
Alfred
Codepen
Atomic Habits
The Power of Habit

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