> Set SIX Alarms. It'll Change Your Life. Directed by Rian Doris, 2023. YouTube, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hApnn1vnWi0>. # Use temporal landmarks to kickstart domino habits ^16a6f6 ## Domino Habits - A daily habit that positively influences the rest of your behavior throughout the day (for most people waking up early, see [[@riandorisYourMorningRoutine2023|Start working first thing in the morning to enter flow]]) - Acts as a trigger for automatic execution of other high-performance habits ## Temporal Landmarks - Dates or events that create a distinction between past and future selves - Utilizing temporal landmarks within a 24-hour cycle can lead to continuous fresh start effects and promote behavioral consistency. - Enhances consistency further with intraday temporal landmarks ## Implementation - Map out the temporal landmarks within your daily routine - Set alarms for each temporal landmark to create triggers that prompt behavior adjustments and facilitate progress throughout the day - Alarms act as hinges, guiding you from one activity to another and maintaining alignment with the domino habit ## Why? - Reduces cognitive load by dividing the day into manageable segments (see [[@riandorisHowTripledMy2023|Compress work hours to increase your productivity]] and [[@riandorisSmallTrickStay2023|Move and change your environment frequently to increase productivity]]) - Simplifies decision-making and outsources time management (see [[@riandorisHiddenForceThat2023|Harness the power of friction to optimize work sessions]]) - Allows you to be more present, increasing your ability to enter flow states and improve focus (see [[@riandorisHowControlYour2023|Embrace boredom to increase productivity]]) - Facilitates efficiency, productivity, and alignment with desired habits ## Example routine - 5:30am Wake Up and Flow - 8:00am Reboot Routine - 5:00pm Work Finishes - 6:00pm Finish Eating - 8:30pm Ready for Bed - 9:00pm Be in Bed Ready to Sleep