Add one small nutrition habit, like a glass of water

Studies (1)

1. 24 Oct 2026Paper

   A daily routine worked no better than a clock time for new habits
   UsedNo difference

   A new habit tied to a daily routine felt no more automatic than one tied to a clock time.

   Randomised trial of 192 adults in Germany, mostly students · vs the same plan tied to a clock time · they rated themselves

   UsedNo difference

   People did a new eating habit tied to a routine no more often than one tied to a clock time.

   Randomised trial of 192 adults in Germany, mostly students · vs the same plan tied to a clock time · they rated themselves

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  Rule · when4

  Anchor it to an old habit

  Use something you already do every day as the cue.