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Habit friction calculator

Most failed habits aren't failures of willpower. They're failures of design. Score five dimensions of the habit you want to build and we'll point you at the one that's costing you most.

Activation energy

How easy is it to start? (1 = very hard, 5 = effortless)

3/5
Hard to startEffortless

Cue clarity

Is there a specific time, place, or trigger? (1 = vague, 5 = unmistakable)

3/5
Vague triggerUnmistakable cue

Environment friction

Does your environment support the habit? (1 = fighting it, 5 = aligned)

3/5
Environment fights youEnvironment supports you

Reward clarity

Do you feel something good when you finish? (1 = nothing, 5 = clear payoff)

3/5
No rewardClear payoff

Bad-day plan

Do you have a 50% version for bad days? (1 = none, 5 = clear)

3/5
Nothing for bad daysHas a 50% version