Worksheet
Habit Stacking: Adopting New Habits
This Habit Stacking Worksheet introduces a simple, evidence-based strategy for forming new habits by pairing them with existing routines. Grounded in the habit stacking formula popularized by Atomic Habits, this tool helps clients build healthy habits—like drinking water, journaling, or taking a 10-minute walk—by linking them to familiar anchors.
How to Use This Worksheet
This worksheet is based on the popular strategy outlined in Atomic Habits by James Clear. It helps clients pair a new habit with an existing one to build healthy habits more consistently. Therapists can use this worksheet in session or assign it between sessions to support clients in developing positive behaviors and reinforcing daily routines.
Who It’s For
This worksheet is ideal for clients who want to adopt new habits but struggle with follow-through. It’s especially helpful for those navigating life transitions, ADHD, recovery, or anxiety, and who benefit from structure, accountability, and realistic implementation strategies.
Expected Outcomes
- Increased awareness of existing daily routines
- Creation of a clear habit-stacking plan
- Greater consistency with positive behaviors and small habits
- Improved self-efficacy and motivation around long-term goals
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