Guides
Habit building, without the hype
Short guides grounded in behaviour-change research and in what we've learned building Three Lights. No 21-day myths, no productivity theatre — just what tends to work when you want a few habits to stick.
Why streaks make you quitThe psychology behind all-or-nothing streaks, and what to track instead so one missed day doesn't end the habit.How long does it really take to build a habit?The research says 66 days on average — with a range from 18 to 254. What that means for how you start.How to build habits with your partner or familyWhy shared habits stick better than solo ones, and how to set them up without turning into each other's supervisor.The four daily habits that matter mostEating, drinking, moving and sleeping — why these four cover most of your day-to-day wellbeing.
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