Cues And Rewads

Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit , has found that habit formation follows three key steps.

1. First there's the cue that reminds you of the habit.
2. Then there's the positive habit that typically replaces a negative one.
3. And finally, there's the reward that signals to your brain that it was an enjoyable process and that you'd want to do it again.

For example place your floss beside your toothpaste (cue), then floss after brushing (habit), and finally, rinse with your favorite minty-fresh mouthwash (reward). 

Skip any of these steps, and your habit formation is a long and painful ride!