Adopting new habits

Bannister Effect

Bannister Effect

Witnessing friends or family stick to routines like daily exercise or reading can push you to adopt similar positive habits.

Similar Situations

Osborne Effect

Osborne Effect

Technology adoption: Strategically timing the adoption of new technologies to avoid stifling innovation while minimizing negative impacts on existing solutions.
SWOT Analysis

SWOT Analysis

Health and Wellness Goals: Individuals aiming for a healthier lifestyle can use SWOT to assess their current habits (strengths and weaknesses), identify new opportunities for wellness activities, and recognize potential health threats.
Pareto Principle

Pareto Principle

Personal Growth: Concentrating on the few habits or skills that result in the most significant improvements.
Kubler-Ross Curve

Kubler-Ross Curve

Illness diagnosis: Processing emotions and adapting to a new reality after receiving a life-changing diagnosis.
SCARF Model

SCARF Model

Onboarding a New Employee: Providing certainty and relatedness makes new hires feel welcome.
Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome

Starting a New Job: Recognizing Imposter Syndrome helps new employees trust their qualifications instead of feeling like they don’t belong.
Bannister Effect

Bannister Effect

Learning a new skill: Believing that learning to play an instrument or pick up a new language is possible because others have done it, encourages you to try.
Flea In a Jar

Flea In a Jar

Moving to a New City or Country: Past relocations might have been tough, but each place brings new opportunities. You’re not stuck in old patterns.
Sunk Cost Fallacy

Sunk Cost Fallacy

Eating habits: Recognizing the sunk cost fallacy can help you make healthier eating choices, without feeling obligated to finish a meal or consume more food just because you've already paid for it or started eating it. This can lead to better decisions regarding portion control and food waste.
Five Whys

Five Whys

Study habits: Identifying the factors affecting learning progress to optimize educational outcomes.