Question 1

What is a habit stacking template?

Accepted Answer

A habit stacking template helps you build a new habit by doing it right after one you already do.

You write it as 1 sentence: After [current habit], I will [new habit].

Question 2

Who came up with habit stacking?

Accepted Answer

James Clear made habit stacking popular in his book Atomic Habits.

It builds on research into implementation intentions, plans that name when and where you'll act.

Question 3

Is the habit stacking template free?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

It's free, with no account, and your habit stays in your browser.

Question 4

What are good habits to stack on?

Accepted Answer

Habits you already do every day at a set time and place, like pouring your coffee, brushing your teeth or sitting down at your desk.

Question 5

How small should a new habit be?

Accepted Answer

Small enough to do in 2 minutes at first, like reading 1 page.

Once it runs on its own, make it bigger.

Question 6

Can I stack more than one habit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, once the first one runs on its own.

Each new habit then becomes the trigger for the next.

Question 7

Can I add my habit stack to my calendar?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

The template downloads a calendar file with a daily reminder for 7 days.

Question 8

Who made the habit stacking template?

Accepted Answer

I did.

I'm Navid Moazzez, and I made the habit stacking template as one of my free tools on navid.me.

Free Habit Stacking Template (+ Examples)