When starting new habits, it’s much easier to make them stick if they’re satisfying. All you really want to do at first is become consistent and to look forward to doing the habit again.
Therefore, at the start of a new activity habit, don’t worry much about output. Time spent is the most important thing at first, just to make mistakes and get familiar with the workflow. It can be as little time as you’re motivated for. 25 minutes, 10 minutes or even just 2 minutes will build the habit.
As well as this, you should reward yourself for trying something new. If you’re craving a treat, give it to yourself after the habit to further reinforce the connection. Spoil yourself at the beginning, especially if you put in more time and energy than you expected.
As your habits strengthen and your skills increase, the real rewards will start to shine through. For lifestyle habits, this might be better energy levels, more money in savings, a cleaner house etc. For activity habits, this will be the amount of enjoyment you get out of the activity through creativity, novelty, and so on.
As this happens, you can decrease the rewards you’re giving yourself just for showing up, as this pleasure now arrives in different ways. The habit will start to become a sustainable and concrete part of your life.