Text & chat prompt
Build a habit you can actually keep
Build a habit you can actually keep: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.
The prompt
Help me build the habit of [HABIT]. Why it matters to me: [REASON] My schedule: [ROUTINE] What has stopped me before: [OBSTACLES] Design a plan using tiny steps: a 2-minute starter version, a trigger tied to something I already do, a reward, what to do on a missed day and a 4-week ramp-up. Also a way to track it without a complicated app.
Pro tip: Make the habit so small it feels silly. You can grow it later.
How to use this prompt
- Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- Paste the prompt.
- Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
- Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Text & chat
- Works with
- ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
- Length
- 63 words
- Fields to fill in
- HABIT, REASON, ROUTINE, OBSTACLES
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace these fields before you send it: HABIT, REASON, ROUTINE, OBSTACLES. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Should I paste private information into the prompt?
Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.