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Step 1: Cue

Step 1: Cue

The Cue is the trigger that initiates the habit. It could be something as simple as a notification, a time of day, or a specific location.

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This short explains the habit loop, a foundational topic in habit formation. Read on to get a distilled breakdown of the concept, and learn where you should focus most.

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