Habits Warrior Blog

Insights, tips, and strategies to help you build better habits and transform your life

More Than a To-Do List: How to Win Your Day with Time Blocking
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More Than a To-Do List: How to Win Your Day with Time Blocking

July 18, 20253 min read

A to-do list tells you what to do, but often leaves you overwhelmed. Discover "Time Blocking," a simple yet powerful productivity system used by high-performers like Elon Musk and Cal Newport to regain control of your schedule and ensure your deep work gets done.

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The Enemy Inside the Gates: Why We Don't Do What We Know We Should (The Akrasia Effect)
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The Enemy Inside the Gates: Why We Don't Do What We Know We Should (The Akrasia Effect)

July 15, 20253 min read

Why do we fail to do what we know is good for us? The ancient Greeks had a word for this struggle: Akrasia, the weakness of will. We explore this timeless human problem and how modern tools can provide the immediate rewards needed to conquer procrastination on long-term goals.

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The Philosopher's Stone for a Modern Anxious Mind: The Dichotomy of Control
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The Philosopher's Stone for a Modern Anxious Mind: The Dichotomy of Control

July 11, 20252 min read

As a philosophy graduate, I wrestled with ancient texts on virtue and action, yet I felt powerless in my own life. The Stoic "Dichotomy of Control" provided the key. Discover how this 2,000-year-old idea can eliminate anxiety and help you focus on the only thing that truly matters: your own actions.

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You Are What You Repeatedly Do: An Aristotelian Guide to Identity-Based Habits
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You Are What You Repeatedly Do: An Aristotelian Guide to Identity-Based Habits

July 8, 20253 min read

For years, I told myself "I want to lose weight," a flawed, outcome-based goal that led to frustration. Drawing on Aristotelian ethics and modern psychology, I share the mindset shift that changed everything: focusing on identity, not the outcome. Learn how to go from "I want" to "I am."

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How to Break a Bad Habit: A 3-Step Guide to Rewiring Your Brain
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How to Break a Bad Habit: A 3-Step Guide to Rewiring Your Brain

July 4, 20253 min read

Struggling to break a bad habit? It's not about willpower alone; it's about deconstructing the habit loop. Learn the three-step process to identify your triggers, replace your routines, and finally take control of the patterns that hold you back.

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Are You in Motion, or Are You Taking Action? The Hidden Trap of "Productivity"
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Are You in Motion, or Are You Taking Action? The Hidden Trap of "Productivity"

July 1, 20252 min read

Ever feel busy all day but get nothing important done? You might be stuck in the trap of "motion" vs. "action." Discover the critical difference between planning and doing, and learn how to shift your focus to the tasks that actually produce results and build momentum.

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Unlock Your Potential: How Stoic Wisdom Can Help You Take Action and Achieve More
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Unlock Your Potential: How Stoic Wisdom Can Help You Take Action and Achieve More

June 27, 20255 min read

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a cycle of procrastination? Discover how the timeless wisdom of Stoicism offers a practical framework to take control of your life. Learn to focus on your actions, not outcomes, and unlock the potential to achieve your most meaningful goals.

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This Isn't a To-Do List. It's Your Character Sheet.
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This Isn't a To-Do List. It's Your Character Sheet.

June 24, 20252 min read

Why do most habit trackers fail to keep you motivated? They track actions, but they forget about identity. Habits Warrior is different. We don't just give you streaks; we give you a Character Sheet for Your Life. Discover how Warrior Stats turn your journey into an epic RPG.

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Beat Procrastination for Good with This Simple "Two-Minute Rule"
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Beat Procrastination for Good with This Simple "Two-Minute Rule"

June 20, 20252 min read

Procrastination isn't a sign of laziness—it's your brain's response to overwhelming tasks. Learn about the "Two-Minute Rule," a simple but powerful technique to overcome inertia, build momentum, and finally start taking action on the goals that matter most to you.

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Your First Quest: How to Link Habits to Stats for Maximum Growth
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Your First Quest: How to Link Habits to Stats for Maximum Growth

June 17, 20253 min read

Ready to start your Habits Warrior quest? Don't just track habits—link them to your core identity. This guide shows you how to strategically connect your new habits to Warrior Stats like Strength, Intelligence, and Charisma for maximum motivation and tangible growth.

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Forget Massive Goals: The Unstoppable Power of Being 1% Better
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Forget Massive Goals: The Unstoppable Power of Being 1% Better

June 16, 20252 min read

Feeling overwhelmed by your goals? The secret to massive change isn't massive action; it's small, consistent effort. Discover the "1% Better" philosophy and learn how tiny, daily improvements compound into a completely transformed you over time.

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Stop Tracking, Start Growing: Why Your Habit App Is Failing You (And How to Actually Level Up Your Life)
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Stop Tracking, Start Growing: Why Your Habit App Is Failing You (And How to Actually Level Up Your Life)

June 15, 20254 min read

Tired of habit trackers that feel like a chore? Discover how to transform your self-improvement into a thrilling adventure. Habits Warrior is an app that turns your daily goals into RPG-style stats that level up as you do. Stop tracking, start growing.

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More Than a Checkmark: The Real Reason Visual Progress Supercharges Your Habits
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More Than a Checkmark: The Real Reason Visual Progress Supercharges Your Habits

June 15, 20253 min read

Ever wonder why "don't break the chain" is such powerful advice? It's not just about a checkmark; it's about psychology. Discover the science behind building streaks and how visualizing your progress is the key to unlocking lasting motivation and real growth.

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My Journey and Why I Built Habits Warrior
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My Journey and Why I Built Habits Warrior

May 1, 20253 min read

I built Habits Warrior because I was tired of breaking promises to myself. After years of struggling with unhealthy patterns, I realized that building good habits is a battle—and I wanted a tool that helps track progress like an RPG. This is my story, and why I believe we’re all warriors fighting for the better versions of ourselves.

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