Try habit stacking

‘An easy way to start a new habit – and stand the best chance of success with it – is to introduce “habit stacking”,’ says Bates. ‘This is the act of attaching a new habit onto an existing one. For example, if you want to build gratitudes into your daily routine, add them onto something you already do without even thinking about it, such as brushing your teeth. Or why not say some positive affirmations out loud while making your morning coffee? This way, it doesn’t feel like you’re adding another to-do task to your list but, rather, maximising time you already use. Habits become second nature so much faster this way than trying to build a whole new action into its own time slot.’