With the start of 2025, you might have already given into fads and made drastic resolutions for a better year. These resolutions and ideas seem tempting before one actually starts working on them. Over the course of time, the same ideas pose as challenges and no longer seem tempting or achievable, be it losing weight or cutting down on expenditures.

"Slow and steady wins the race." Goals are more achievable when change is targeted into small bits. Small goals and consistency help us reach our target efficiently. Our life cannot be changed by big life-altering decisions but by creating tiny behavioural changes that we eventually become habitual to. These tiny changes could be exercising for ten minutes extra to trying to keep a smile on your face. James Clear, the author of 'Atomic Habits' calls these small changes 'atomic habits'. These changes or habits might seem small initially but will lead to life-altering changes for the better.

Clear's book has helped millions transform their lives. Atomic Habits has sold more than 20 million copies around the globe and has been translated into 60 languages which stands as a testimony to the great idea of indulging in these 'atomic habits'.

Clear posits his "Four Laws of Behaviour Change: Make It Obvious, Make It Attractive, Make It Easy and Make It Satisfying." Keep these simple yet effective rules in mind for building a better 2025 and life.

Many people feel they lack esteem and motivation when in fact they lack the proper strategy to conquer their goals. Having the right plan of action is important as opposed to simply reminding oneself of a task. Clear talks about a powerful strategy that he calls 'habit stacking' – where you build chains of new habits – comes in. This method, which was created by B J Fogg as part of his Tiny Habits programme, can be used to design an obvious cue for nearly any habit.

Fogg's habit stacking formula is: After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT].

Through the above formula, he asks us to build a chain of habits that need to be followed by the other. For say, going for a shower(Habit 2) immediately after waking up at 6 in the morning(Habit 1). We need to repetitively do this and keep stacking habits using this formula to ultimately form a routine or a schedule.

His second law, 'Make it Attractive' advices us to give in to the idea of 'temptation building' or in psychological terms as we call it 'positive reinforcement'. One could treat themselves with a sweetmeat only after a couple of workout sessions.

'Make it Easy' wants us to not be too hard on ourselves all at once, instead, take on step at a time. One could try increasing their workout time gradually, 10 minutes per week.

It is important to enjoy the process and 'Make it Satisfying'. If we aren't happy or satisfied about something, the whole purpose of the thing is lost. Initially, reinforcements should be more and we should feel happy about the little progresses we've made each day by tracking them.

The Four Laws of Behaviour Change are a great way to climb up the ladder of success. We are bound to encounter challenges but that should not let you doubt yourself. Consistency is the key and hence should be maintained. Do not stop, keep moving further with these laws for desired results and welcome a successful 2025.

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