1. Stack it onto a habit you never skip

This is called "habit stacking" and it's backed by solid behavioral studies.

When you attach a new behavior to something you already do automatically, your brain links them together.

To do this, think about your daily habits, pick one consistent action and take your vitamins immediately after. The existing habbit becomes your cue (no willpower needed).

These daily habits could be:

• Right after you brush your teeth
• With your first cup of coffee
• After you put your lunch in your bag
• When you plug in your phone to charge.

2. Put them where you literally can't miss them

If you can't see something, you won't use it. Studies show that environmental cues strongly shape routine behavior.

Your vitamins need to be in your line of sight during your daily routine. Remember visibility equals reminder.

Place them:

• Next to your toothbrush
• On the kitchen counter where you make breakfast
• By your coffee machine

When they're sitting right there during your routine, you don't need to remember. You just need to reach out.

3. Use a weekly pill organizer

Those little boxes with days of the week printed on them? Studies show they increase consistency by 20-40%.

Research confirms that tracking creates psychological "completion rewards" and reduces forgetfulness.

Here's why they work so well:

• Fill them once at the start of the week
• Know at a glance whether you've taken today's vitamins
• No more "wait, did I already take those this morning?"
• Creates a satisfying sense of completion

4. Take them with a meal.

Research indicates that most people take supplements more consistently when tied to a meal. There are scientifically-backed reasons why this works.

Why meals are the perfect anchor:

• Meals happen daily at predictable times
• Certain vitamins absorb better with food
• You experience fewer side effects compared to taking vitamins on an empty stomach
• It's a natural anchor point built into your day

5. Set smart reminders (but only at first)

With our free Baribuddy app, you can set a daily reminder at whatever time works for you. You'll get a push notification when it's vitamin time - simple as that.

You can also download and print our intake calendar and hang it in a visible place.

Other reminder options:

• Phone calendar notifications
• Simple alarms with clear labels
• Smartwatch reminders
• Smart home voice assistants

Studies show reminders are most effective when used short-term to install the habit - typically 2-3 weeks.

After that, long-term reliance on reminders actually decreases habit strength. The goal is for the behavior to become automatic, not dependent on notifications.

Start with Just One Strategy

Don't try to implement everything at once. Pick the one strategy that feels most doable right now. Master that, then add another if you want.

Maybe it's putting your vitamins next to your coffee maker. Maybe it's setting up a weekly pill organizer. Maybe it's the habit stacking technique.