Tiny AI Habits

Purpose Turn AI training into daily action. Build real habits from small, repeatable moves
Intervention type Behaviour-embedded learning
Lead. Team lead or capability coach
Time 20 min kickoff, 10 min daily loop

Expected outcomes

• User: Feels more confident using AI

• Team: Builds momentum, using AI at least twice more per person each day

• Business: Tasks linked to the habit become quicker

• Org: Progress becomes visible through a simple habit-streak

What to bring to the session

• Anchor Picker Worksheet (Built below)

• AI Action Builder Cards (Below)

• Reward Menu (Below)

Steps

1 | Find the AI Actions

Step 1: Find your daily trigger
Find a task you do every day.
Actions come in different forms. Use the Anchor Picker Worksheet to help find yours.
Avoid tasks that only happen sometimes or require context switches.

Tip: If you’re unsure, ask:
“What’s something I already do at the same time each day?”

Step 2: Choose a tiny AI action
Use the below statement to create your loop:

“After I [anchor task], I will ask [AI tool] to [simple output].”

Examples:

• “After I write notes, I will ask ChatGPT to summarise in bullets.”

• “After I open a support ticket, I will ask Copilot to suggest a tone.”

• “After I conduct customer research, I will ask our AI tool to categorise key insights.”

Step 3: Set your micro-reward
Pick one from the Reward Types List:

• Personal: tick box, quick note to self

• Social: share in Slack, emoji reaction

• Progress: add to the streak tracker

2 | Build the loop

Step 4: Practice twice a day
Add two fixed check-ins: morning and afternoon.
Use a reminder bot or calendar reminder to stay on track.

If your anchor task doesn’t happen that day, use a backup (e.g., “first Slack login”).

Tip: Keep a sticky note on your screen or desk for your habit

Step 5: Track your streaks
Log daily completion.
Keep it visible in a shared space.

Streak milestones (like 5 days) should trigger a micro-celebration.

3 | Level up

Step 6: Friday flash share
Hold a 5-minute check-in. Each person shares:

• ✅ One win

• 🛑 One blocker or friction point

Update the streak board and reward top contributors.
Use shared insights to shape next week’s upgrades.

Step 7: Upgrade the habit
Use the Upgrade Habit Examples below to help step up your action.
Keep the same anchor. Adjust the AI use slightly:

Example:

• Level 1: “Ask AI for a subject line.”

• Level 2: “Ask AI for a subject line and edit the tone.”

• Level 3: “Ask AI, approve, and auto-send with logging.”

Tip: Avoid massive jumps, stick to 1-click harder.

Step 8: Repeat for 4 weeks
Each weekly upgrade builds confidence and embeds the loop.
By Week 4, you’ll have turned one skill into real behaviour.

Resources

Anchor Picker Worksheet

Upgrade Habit Examples

Example Tiny AI Habits

Other methods within the capability block