There's one habit that, when done well, automatically makes all others easier. It's not waking up early. It's not meditating. It's sleeping well.
Researchers call this a Keystone Habit — a behavior that creates a positive cascade across all areas of your life.
The science behind sleep and habit formation
During deep sleep, your brain does two crucial things: memory consolidation and prefrontal cortex recharge.
"One bad night of sleep can reduce your willpower by up to 40%."
Sleep and the 66 days
People who consistently sleep 7–8 hours per night are 2.5x more likely to maintain a new habit for more than 30 days.
How to start
Use Habitude to track your bedtime as the first daily habit.