Habit formation hinges on your ability to bounce back. There will always be instances when following your regular routine is basically impossible.

But small hiccups don't make you a failure, they make you human. The most successful people in the world slip up on their habits too. What separates them isn't their ability to avoid mistakes, it's their ability to get back on track quickly.

The important thing to realize is that the best strategy isn't to avoid failure, it's to plan for it. Using the 4 strategies below, you can "plan for chaos" and develop a strategy for getting back on track before you get off course.