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obvious / ˈɒbviəs /adjectiveEasily understood or recognized; clear
Make it obvious.
clearevidentapparent
established patterns of behavior
In "Atomic Habits", habits are described as the building blocks of daily routines.
routinespatternsbehavior
establish / ɪˈstæblɪʃ /verbTo start or create something such as an organization, a system, or a set of rules
if you want to establish a habit
set upfoundinstitute
Clearly; unambiguously
He spoke in clear, concise language.
atomic / əˈtɒmɪk /adjectiveRelating to an atom or atoms; extremely small or relating to the fundamental, smallest unit of something
He focuses on making atomic habits, which are small, incremental improvements.
micro-habitincremental changesmall steps
appealing / əˈpiːlɪŋ /adjectiveattractive or pleasing
an appealing prospect
attractivepleasantinviting
emphasizes / ˈɛmfəsaɪz /verbTo give particular emphasis or importance to (something)
Clear emphasizes the importance of making your habits easily noticeable.
highlightsunderlinesstresses
friction / ˈfrɪkʃən /nounResistance or difficulty encountered in performing an action
Reducing the friction in the sales process can increase conversion rates.
resistancedifficultyeasebarrier
provides / prəˈvaɪdz /verbTo make available or supply to someone
The company provides a wide range of services.
offerfurnishsupply
satisfying / ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ /adjectiveGiving pleasure or contentment
Make it satisfying to the customer.
FulfillingGratifyingPleasing
accountability / əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti /nounThe state of being responsible or answerable for something
The company maintained accountability by providing transparent financial reports.
responsibilityliability
involves / ɪnˈvɒlvz /verbTo include something as a necessary part or result
This involves pairing a new habit with an existing habit.
includeentailcomprise