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Turning habits into routines

Turning habits into routines

In the end, it boils down to the classic habit loop.

  1. Cue: choose a trigger to tell your brain to start the routine you want to turn into a habit.
  2. Routine: execute the routine, ideally starting with a small, actionable chunk. Don’t go for an overly ambitious new routine from the get go.
  3. Reward: do something enjoyable, which will tell your brain that this particular habit loop is worth remembering for the future.

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As much as we wish for each day to be different, the cycle of repeating the same actions day after day is pretty common. Habits and routines are an important part of our lives. Making your bed in the morning, that first cup of coffee, grabbing a croissant on your way to work, listening to your favourite podcast on the train.And while we tend to use the words “habit” and “routine” interchangeably, they both mean two distinct things. Understanding their definitions can help you design good routines and build good habits.

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