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The habiter. blog

Weekly thoughts on habits, goals, and building a life that actually sticks.

How consistency can rewire your brain

Neuroplasticity is your brain's ability to rewire itself, and it works best when you're consistent. Here's what that means for building better habits.

Congratulations, you just completed a micro habit

Big goals are daunting. Here's how breaking them into tiny, almost-impossible-to-fail micro habits actually gets you there.

How I changed my life in 6 months

6 months ago I was living in London. Then I moved home broke and had to start from scratch. Here are the 3 things that actually changed everything.

You don't have to be good to start, but you do have to start to be good.

If you're here, you probably have a growth mindset and don't even realise it. Here's why that matters and how to actually develop one.

How I taught myself to play the guitar in 6 months

I know there's a goal in that brain of yours that you've wanted to achieve. Here's the exact formula I used to teach myself guitar in 6 months.

Does goal setting actually work?

Research says you're 42% more likely to achieve your goals if you set them. Here's the neuroscience behind why writing them down actually works.

I stopped drinking alcohol — here's what happened after 75 days

7th of June, 2026 was the last time I drank. Here's what actually changed in my mood, sleep, work, and relationships since.

Some of your habits may be causing dementia

45% of dementia cases are linked to modifiable lifestyle choices. Here's what's actually driving your risk, and what to do about it.

You're not broken, the habit tracking app you downloaded is

Habit tracking apps get a bad reputation — but the problem usually isn't the app. Here's why they actually work, and where most people go wrong.