3rd Law

What does "reducing friction" mean in habit formation?

• Removing obstacles that make good habits harder

• Making bad habits more difficult

• Increasing motivation to do a habit

• Focusing only on willpower

Which of the following is an example of reducing friction?

• Keeping healthy snacks within reach

• Locking your phone before starting work

• Making a habit more difficult to start

• Forcing yourself to exercise without preparation

How can reducing friction improve habit formation?

• It makes habits easier to start

• It increases motivation

• It forces discipline

• It removes the need for rewards

Which of these increases friction for a habit?

• Keeping a journal and pen in a visible place

• Placing your phone in another room before sleeping

• Adding extra steps before doing a habit

• Laying out your workout clothes the night before

If you want to read more, how can you reduce friction?

• Keep a book near your bed

• Set a reminder on your phone

• Read only when you have free time

• Try to force yourself to read longer each time

What does "priming the environment" mean?

• Preparing the surroundings to make good habits easier

• Eliminating all distractions

• Forcing habit repetition

• Using willpower alone to form habits

Which of the following is an example of priming your environment?

• Keeping a water bottle on your desk to drink more water

• Waiting until you feel thirsty before drinking water

• Writing a reminder to drink water

• Using a habit tracker without changing your environment

How can you prime your environment to make exercising easier?

• Keeping your workout clothes and shoes near your bed

• Buying expensive workout equipment

• Watching workout videos before exercising

• Using motivation alone

Which habit would NOT be helped by priming the environment?

• Reading more

• Exercising regularly

• Developing self-discipline

• Eating healthier

How can you use priming to reduce social media usage?

• Delete apps or move them to a hidden folder

• Use social media only in the morning

• Follow productive accounts

• Promise yourself not to use social media