Create a habit loop with a cue, craving, response, and reward from "summary" of ATOMIC HABITS - Summarized for Busy People by Goldmine Reads
To create a habit loop, you need to start with a cue. The cue is a trigger that tells your brain to go into automatic mode and which habit to use. For example, the smell of cookies baking in the oven may be the cue that triggers your brain to start the habit of snacking. Next comes the craving, which is the motivational force behind every habit. It's the desire to change your internal state. In the case of the cookie example, the craving might be the desire for something sweet and satisfying. Once you have the cue and the craving, you need to develop a response. This is the actual habit that you perform, which can be physical, mental, or emotional. In the cookie example, the response would be reaching for a cooki...
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