And make it a 30-day commitment. A recent study of 96 participants catologed their progress in trying to build new habits. The study found that it took an average of 60 days for a new habit to become automatic.
Results published by stickk.com show that commitments made with a financial penalty and an accountability buddy had a success rate of 80%, compared to a 29% success rate without the financial and social incentives.
Check ins are GPS verified, so you can't fool the app. UpEarly pre-commits you to moving 150 feet in the morning. Research has shown willpower can fail us especially in moments of tiredness and stress, whereas pre-committing yourself to the desired outcome tends to be much more effective.