Friction Is a Design Lever
Adjust friction in the work environment to make a target habit easier to repeat.
The reframe: friction is not an annoyance; it is instruction. Lower Friction for the Habit You Want Pre-open the file. Put the checklist where the work starts. Keep the template in the same folder. Make the first action require fewer clicks than the distraction. Raise Friction for the Habit You Do Not Want Log out, unpin, move the app, silence the badge, or add a deliberate checkpoint. The goal is not impossible access. The goal is enough pause to make the automatic routine less automatic. Use Friction With Cues and Rewards Friction alone is not a complete habit design. Pair…
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