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2. How to Create New Habits

2. How to Create New Habits

  • Habits are influenced by cravings, which drive the desire for rewards following cues.

Example: Feeling dirty teeth after eating creates a craving for the clean feeling from brushing.

  • Starting a new habit, like jogging, requires a clear cue (such as putting on sneakers before breakfast) and a rewarding outcome (like a sense of achievement or endorphin release).
  • To make a habit automatic, the brain must learn to anticipate the reward when the cue appears.
  • This anticipation cements the habit, ensuring it becomes ingrained in daily routines.

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This book describes how habits work in our lives and how to make use of them. A lot of people have changed their lives by focusing on changing their habits.

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