Have you tried to build and design better habits and routines?
At home and at work, we have many habits and routines we rely on, some good and some not so-good.
Some are automatic, some are reflective.
Some examples
We try and lose weight We want to use less social media We want to work out more We want to meditate more We want to have less meetings
Sometimes we succeed, but often times we fail.
Don't blame yourself, there are other forces at play, from the environment to the social aspect, to triggers and context.
We are also surrounded by habit-forming products (think Instagram, TikTok, Email, Linkedin, etc..) - some good, and some not so good.
To create routines, that can one day become habits (not all will) - you need the right system to help you succeed ( think triggers, cues, goals, plans, reminders, prompts, as well as ability, and maybe even rewards)
You need to also remember to design things that you will enjoy doing and that is easy - so as a team, you need to try and design things that won't feel hard to do.
Without purposely designing having a chance at successful routines, our chances of adoption will be low.
Not only are routines important, but psychological needs also need to be addressed for teams - giving your team meaningful choices, and making progress fun, as well as feeling socially supported.
More organizations would benefit from well-designed routines that could lead to habits if they embraced them and made them a priority.