1. It takes on average 66 days for a habit to be formed.[1]

2. The intensity need not be there to form the habit. After a habit is formed you can increase the intensity of the activity. Start small like reading 2 pages a day and add a page every two weeks. This is probably the most important step.

3. Willpower is at a maximum right after waking, so whatever you are trying to accomplish do it first thing in the morning.

4. Stop dieting. It will burn through your willpower.

[1]http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/5857845/It-take...