Why Most Routines Fail After Day 3

Instead of “Do 60 minutes of deep work,”

try “At least 10 minutes, even on rough days.”

This keeps momentum alive.

Build a stripped-down version you can do even when life gets chaotic.

Consistency isn’t doing it all, it’s doing something.

Time-block a core task, but include buffer time.

Use cues, not rigid schedules.

Your brain performs better with structure that bends.

Bad days will happen.

Pre-plan your fallback behavior:

“What’s my default action when I feel off?”