Ranking 21 Widely Recommended Habits from The Worst to The Best

The #1 isn’t waking up early, meditation, or exercise

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“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us”

— John Dryden

No doubt habits are crucial — their repetition determines your entire life.

But if I had a dollar for every habit article I’ve stumbled across, I’d be a zillionaire.

Who has the time, energy, or willpower to develop all the habits gurus love recommending?

Don’t worry; I’ve got your back.

I’ve gathered 21 commonly recommended habits and ranked them into a tier list.

C-Tier: Not Even Worth Trying

Don’t waste your time with these habits — skip ahead to the next section(s)

21. Chanting (Toxically) Positive Affirmations

Positive affirmations work only when you have conviction in them.

Reading The Secret and mindlessly rehashing, “I will succeed!”, is worse than chanting hogwash seated in a clandestine cult’s ritual circle.

20. Piling on A Ton of “Productivity Apps”