Changing routines can lead to habit transformation from "summary" of Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg,InstaRead Summaries Staff
When we talk about changing habits, what we're really talking about is changing routines. Routines are the behaviors we repeat regularly without much thought. They are the actions we take automatically, often triggered by a cue or reminder. And it's these routines that form the foundation of our habits. By changing our routines, we can begin to transform our habits. But changing routines isn't always easy. We are creatures of habit, and breaking out of our established patterns can be challenging. This is where understanding the habit loop comes in handy. The habit loop consists of three components: the cue, the routine, and the reward. By identifying the cue that triggers our habitual behavior, we can begin to change the routine that follows. One key to successfully changing routines is to keep the same cue and reward while inse...
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