How To Build Healthy Habits With Habit Stacking

Building healthy habits is tough.

Here’s the secret:
→    Start small

A simple technique? Habit Stacking.
Honestly, my life is all about habit stacking.
Why?
Because I prioritize simplicity.
Why?
Because I care about my mental energy.
So, what’s habit stacking?
It’s all about attaching a new habit to something you already do.
Here’s how to do it practically — with the PAK method.

1.    P — Pick one habit you wanna build.

Maybe it’s drinking more water.
Maybe it’s practicing yoga.
Or maybe it’s doing a bit of daily stretching.
Psst… I’ve never liked stretching — but it’s so damn important!

2.    A — Attach it to something you already do.

Think of daily actions like brushing your teeth.
Or checking emails.
Or walking into a meeting.

3.    K — Keep it simple.

The smaller the habit, the easier it is to stick with it.

Now, let’s see some examples:

1.    While making your morning coffee…
→    Do 10 push-ups (new habit).

2.    After finishing a meeting…
→    Take 5 deep breaths (new habit).


3.    When you check your calendar…
→    Write down one priority for the day (new habit).

Or, in my case…


4.    At the end of my work block…
→    Drink 300–400 ml of water (new habit).

Habit stacking keeps things simple.
You’re not reinventing your routine.
You’re not trying to carve out extra time.
You’re just building on habits you already have.
Over time, those small actions add up.
They become automatic, and suddenly, healthy habits are part of your day.