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How to form habits?

How to form habits?

The above picture perfectly illustrates the formation of a habit.

One must come up with a reward in order to implement the routine.This can be anything-from happiness to monetary gain-that you held dear , that you CRAVE particularly.

Take jogging as an example, most people run in order to relief stress and ,to them, that's the reward.After a certain period of time, they become so accustomed to the exhilaration of the after-run that they developed a craving for it.

This way, a healthy habit is formed.

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How habits work

How habits work

The main components of habit formation:

  • A Cue: It causes your brain to begin a behavior. It is a bit of information that predicts a reward.
  • A Craving: It is the motivation behind every habit. Without a desire, we don't have a reason to act.

How to CREATE new habits

How to CREATE new habits

• This is how new habits are created: By putting together a cue, a routine, and a reward, and then cultivating a craving that drives the loop.

• To create a new habit (such as running each morning), you need to choose a simple cue (e.g. leaving your gym clothes out,...

How to Avoid Bad Habits

Identifying the cue and the reward you’re craving is key to eliminating bad habits.
More often than not, you can quit bad habits by adding a little “friction”.
With this information, you can replace any bad habit with a healthier one that offers the same reward.

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