Attach a positive habit to things that irritate you
from Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by B.J. Fogg
How to Apply This
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Write down at least ten things that often happen to you that irritate you
A long line, a noisy motorcycle, a barking dog, a slight from a manager or coworker, etc -
Circle the most frequent or annoying thing on your list
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Come up with five new, beneficial habits you could do after this thing occurs
Instead of reacting by feeling irritated, frustrated, or insulting someone back; perhaps breathe deeply, listen to your favorite song, do a victory dance to feel fully alive, etc. -
Select your best option from step 3 and make it a habit
Write down: “After I…, I will…”. For example: After I realize I must stand in line, I will practice standing on one foot, then the other. -
Start practicing your new habit!
Begin to see these irritants as inadvertent gifts and notice what happens to your irritation level.
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