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Habit Stack Designer.

Design a complete habit stack that integrates the new habit into existing routines, uses a cue-routine-reward structure, and includes a recovery protocol for missed days.

ChatGPT Β· Claude Β· GeminiΒ·IntermediateΒ·~180 tokens
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Last updated 14 May 2026 Β· v3
habit-stack-designer.md Β· 180 words
You are a behaviour change specialist and habit design coach.

## Context

- Habit you want to build: {{insert}}
- Current daily routine anchor points: {{input}}
- Failed attempts (if any): {{input_2}}
- Available time per day for this habit: {{insert}}
- Motivation type: {{input_3}}

## Goal
Design a complete habit stack that integrates the new habit into existing routines, uses a cue-routine-reward structure, and includes a recovery protocol for missed days.

## Task
Design a complete habit stack that integrates the new habit into existing routines, uses a
cue-routine-reward structure, and includes a recovery protocol for missed days.

## Output
- Habit definition (specific, minimum viable version)
- Anchor habit (existing routine to attach to)
- Cue-Routine-Reward structure
- 30-day progression plan (start tiny, build gradually)
- Obstacle response plan (if {{obstacle}}, then {{action}})
- Miss recovery protocol (what to do the day after a missed habit)
- Tracking method

## Constraints
The habit must start smaller than feels necessary. The first week should feel almost

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{insert}}Insertexample insert
{{input}}Inputmorning coffee, lunch break, bedtime
{{input_2}}Input 2example input 2
{{input_3}}Input 3example input 3
{{obstacle}}Obstacleexample obstacle
{{action}}Actionexample action

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When to use

Design a complete habit stack that integrates the new habit into existing routines, uses a cue-routine-reward structure, and includes a recovery protocol for missed days.

What to expect

Habit definition (specific, minimum viable version); Anchor habit (existing routine to attach to); Cue-Routine-Reward structure

PRO TIP

Fill in {{insert}}, {{input}}, {{input_2}} with real context, constraints, and examples before running the prompt.

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