108: 5 Hacks to Make Habits Stick

In our last episode, we met Bobby, a sales leader frustrated by a stagnant team. Alongside high-performance coach Alan Stein Jr., we explored the importance of simplifying success and committing to the process. In this solo episode, Jay dives into five practical habit hacks designed to help you follow through with the actions that matter most. Drawing from research by James Clear (Atomic Habits) and his own experience coaching professionals around the world, Jay shares strategies to build systems that support consistent action, even when motivation fades. You’ll learn how to preview and review your day to plan ahead and reflect on progress, stack habits by pairing new actions with established routines, pair activities to maximize time, make habits visible so they stay top of mind, and make the process fun to keep yourself engaged. Each hack includes real-world examples, from simple Post-it reminders to creative games, that show how small tweaks in environment and mindset can lead to big results. If you’ve been struggling to stay consistent with the habits you know will move you forward, this episode offers clear, actionable steps to help you finally make those habits stick. Notable Quotes “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” — James Clear “Previewing and reviewing is a requirement to stay committed and continuously improve.” — Jay Abbasi “Make the hard thing fun, and you’ll stop avoiding it.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story Join Us Next Time In Monday’s episode, you’ll meet Cindy, the COO of a growing company caught in a culture of blame and finger-pointing. With trust fading and collaboration breaking down, she feels overwhelmed and unsure how to restore a sense of unity. Jay will be joined by Mike Robbins, keynote speaker, author, and team culture expert whose clients include Google, Microsoft, and the San Francisco Giants. Together they’ll explore how Cindy can rebuild trust, strengthen her team’s culture, and inspire people to show up authentically. Don’t miss this inspiring and actionable discussion.