The Power of Habit Stacking

Welcome back to Smarter in 10—the podcast that brings big ideas to curious minds, one tight episode at a time. I’m David Peterson from the DMP Education Group, and today we’re exploring a powerful, yet surprisingly simple technique that can transform your productivity, health, and overall quality of life: habit stacking.

We've all tried forming new habits—such as exercising regularly, eating healthier, reading more books, or improving our time management. But despite our best intentions, it’s easy to fall short, finding ourselves back in the same old routines. Why do good habits feel so difficult to build and sustain? The truth is, most people approach habit formation the wrong way.

Habit stacking offers a radically effective alternative. It leverages the brain’s natural processes, taking advantage of existing routines rather than fighting them. By linking new habits to existing ones, you create powerful chains of behavior that become second nature. Let’s unpack exactly how habit stacking works, why it’s effective, and how you can put it into practice immediately.