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The Habit Loop

The Habit Loop

2. The Habit Loop (Cue, Craving, Response, Reward):

Habits follow a loop consisting of a cue (trigger), craving (motivation), response (action), and reward (outcome). Understanding this loop helps you build good habits by designing cues that trigger them and avoiding cues that lead to bad habits.

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Atomic Habits by James Clear is a self-improvement book that explores how small, consistent changes in daily habits can lead to remarkable personal and professional transformations over time.

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The Habit Loop

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