The science of forming good habits... and making them stick

The key lies in neither willpower nor virtue, but in being able to trick your mind.

Self-improvement has been a popular pursuit during the lockdown (as was baking, which, as anyone good at it will vouch, is really a process of self-improvement). People tried to sleep better, eat better, exercise better -- getting themselves to acquire new (and good) habits.

Get your mind to believe that a habit is mundane and necessary and it will become part of your day more easily.(Shutterstock)