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—most would  nd themselves living a better life a year from now. es e

                onet ime actions are a straightfor ward way to employ the 3rd Law of
                Behavior Change. ey make it easier to sleep well, eat healthy, be
                productive, save money, and generally live better.

                                ONETIME ACTIONS THAT LOCK IN GOOD HABITS



                                                         Nutrition

                 Buy a water filter to clean your drinking water.
                 Use smaller plates to reduce caloric intake.

                                                           Sleep

                 Buy a good mattress.
                 Get blackout curtains.
                 Remove your television from your bedroom.

                                                       Productivity

                 Unsubscribe from emails.
                 Turn off notifications and mute group chats.
                 Set your phone to silent.

                 Use email filters to clear up your inbox.
                 Delete games and social media apps on your phone.

                                                        Happiness

                 Get a dog.
                 Move to a friendly, social neighborhood.

                                                     General Health

                 Get vaccinated.
                 Buy good shoes to avoid back pain.

                 Buy a supportive chair or standing desk.

                                                         Finance

                 Enroll in an automatic savings plan.
                 Set up automatic bill pay.
                 Cut cable service.
                 Ask service providers to lower your bills.
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