Know the Loop
Identify your habit loop: cue → routine → reward.
Swap the Routine
Change a bad habit by keeping the cue and reward but swapping the routine.
Use Triggers
Use triggers like location or time of day to build new habits.
The Power of Habit
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8 mins
In “The Power of Habit,” Charles Duhigg explores the neurology and mechanics of habit formation. After demonstrating that all habits form a three-step loop comprising a cue, a routine, and a reward, he offers a four-step framework for replacing the bad ones that can be summed up in the golden rule of habit change: adjust the routine, but keep the cue and the reward.
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Best suited for people who want to understand how their habits work and are eager to do away with the bad habits in their lives.
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Personal DevelopmentProductivity & Time Management
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