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== The Four Laws of Behavior Change ==
Clear's framework is built on four simple laws to make good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible.
=== 1. Make it Obvious ===
* '''How to build good habits:''' Use implementation intentions ("I will [BEHAVIOR] at [TIME] in [LOCATION].") and habit stacking ("After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT].").
* '''How to break bad habits:''' Reduce exposure. Remove the cues for your bad habits from your environment.
=== 2. Make it Attractive ===
* '''How to build good habits:''' Use temptation bundling. Pair an action you want to do with an action you need to do.
* '''How to break bad habits:''' Reframe your mindset. Highlight the benefits of avoiding your bad habits.

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Description Key insights on building good habits and breaking bad ones through small, incremental changes.

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The Four Laws of Behavior Change[edit | edit source]

Clear's framework is built on four simple laws to make good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible.

1. Make it Obvious[edit | edit source]

  • How to build good habits: Use implementation intentions ("I will [BEHAVIOR] at [TIME] in [LOCATION].") and habit stacking ("After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT].").
  • How to break bad habits: Reduce exposure. Remove the cues for your bad habits from your environment.

2. Make it Attractive[edit | edit source]

  • How to build good habits: Use temptation bundling. Pair an action you want to do with an action you need to do.
  • How to break bad habits: Reframe your mindset. Highlight the benefits of avoiding your bad habits.