Habit stacking: What is it and can it help me stick to new habits?

What is habit stacking and how do you do it?

It is believed that it can take anywhere from 18 to 245 days to form a new habit

With great intentions, last year I began practising 20 minutes of yoga every morning. I lasted two months, until life took over and filled that time with other, supposedly more important activities. I missed the increased heartbeat and loose limbs those 20 minutes gave me and decided to change my habits, and create a new routine to incorporate mindfulness.

My timetable does not give me the leeway to attend a class, so I was looking at throwing my yoga mat down again. This time, my
intentions were more determined, but I also had a plan to “habit stack”. To create a consistent habit, I would attach my new ritual to other, already established habits to create and reinforce a new routine. So far, five months down the line, stacking habit on top of habit has worked.