Habit stacking at work: attach new behaviors to cues you already have

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New habits stick when they piggyback on routines you already do.

The formula

After I [current routine], I will [tiny next action].
Keep the new action ≤ 2 minutes to start.

15 stack ideas

  • After opening my laptop → plan the day in 3 minutes.
  • After joining a meeting → mute notifications.
  • After lunch → 10-minute walk.
  • After pushing code → write a 2-line changelog.
  • After finishing a task → log a quick win.
  • After brewing coffee → read 1 page.
  • After checking Slack → close it for 30 minutes.
  • After sending an email → write the next subject line.
  • After stand-up → block a focus slot.
  • After calendar review → drag top task into the slot.
  • After ending the day → shutdown checklist.
  • After publishing content → capture one idea for tomorrow.
  • After a break → set a 25/5 Pomodoro.
  • After receiving feedback → note one change.
  • After a distraction → breathe + resume the timer.

Try it in 2 minutes (no login)

  1. Open Quick Todo List.
  2. Create a list Habit Stacks.
  3. Add 3 “After I…, I will…” lines.
  4. Do the first tiny step now.

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