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Keystone Habits
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Keystone Habits
One of the strongest keystone habits researchers have found is regular exercise — especially in the morning.
Hello and welcome to a weekend episode of Daily English — where we try to grow, in English and in life. Yesterday, I talked about plank and grit —and Today, I want to talk about a relevant surprising idea from psychology and behavior science.
Some habits don’t just change one thing. They quietly change many things. These are called keystone habits.
This idea was popularized by journalist and researcher Charles Duhigg in his book The Power of Habit. He explains that some habits act like a foundation. When they change, other habits begin to shift — often without conscious effort.
One of the strongest keystone habits researchers have found is regular exercise — especially in the morning. And here’s what studies have shown:
When people start exercising consistently, even when they are not trying to improve other areas of life, they often choose healthier foods automatically, procrastinate less, manage their time better,
and even do small daily tasks earlier — like washing the dishes twenty to thirty minutes sooner than before.
Not because they suddenly became more disciplined.But because one habit changed the system.
As you already know, Exercise changes the brain. It improves mood, focus, and self-control.
So later in the day, when you face choices — what to eat, what to delay, what to avoid —
Those choices feel easier. You’re not forcing yourself. You’re responding differently. That’s the quiet power of a keystone habit.
So this weekend, don’t ask yourself:
“How can I fix my whole life?” Ask instead: “What is one small habit that might quietly improve many things?”
Maybe it’s:
- a short morning walk,
- a plank,
- gentle movement,
- or five minutes of focused exercise.
Not to be perfect. Not to be impressive.But to shift the system.
Let me leave you with this:
You don’t need more willpower. You need the right small habit — one that makes other good choices easier.
Thank you for being here today. See you tomorrow.