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Environmental cues influence our habits from "summary" of The Habit by Susan Morse
Environmental cues play a significant role in shaping our habits. Our surroundings, whether at home, work, or in public spaces, provide us with cues that trigger our habitual behaviors. These cues can be subtle, like the smell of freshly baked cookies in the kitchen, or more obvious, like seeing a pack of cigarettes on the table. When we are exposed to these environmental cues repeatedly, they become ingrained in our subconscious mind. Over time, these cues can prompt us to engage in certain behaviors without us even realizing it. For example, if ...
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