building the habit: walking 30 minutes a day
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My interview summary of how 3 different people built the habit of walking 30 minutes a day after an event. In all the cases, the event was work. Kai Kight CS 377T, Behavior Design Stanford UniversityTRANSCRIPT
Walking 30 minutes a day...after an event
Kai Kight CS 377T
Interview #1
Walks home after classes all the way to Oak Creek
Interview #1
Case of Necessity
1. Her bike broke and she never fixed it.2. She got a ride in the mornings3. Began walking back to listen to music4. Sold her old bike
Interview #2
Goes for a walk after taking metro home from work in Washington, DC
Interview #2
Case of Preparation
1. Before leaving work, he changes into walking attire.2. He leaves shorts, sneakers near his door.3. New to the city, so he enjoyed seeing new things.4. At his stop, he gets off to see monuments5. Friends started coming too to build habit
Interview #3
Walks on the treadmill for 30 minutes after work everyday at the gym
Interview #3
Case of Convenience/ reciprocity
1. Her work built gym close to her office 2. Her friend convinced her to sign up for trainer3. She ended up not committing to trainer4. She felt obligated to at least walk because she has to pass by the gym every day5. Admits it's not the strongest habit
Summary
How people built habits of walking after work?
Case 1: Neccesity
Case 2: Preparation
Case 3: Convenience and Reciprocity