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Habit formation is a vital component of human behavior from "summary" of The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
In order to understand how habits work, we first need to recognize that they are comprised of three components: a cue, a routine, and a reward. This "habit loop" is the basic structure that underlies all habits, from the simple act of tying our shoes to the more complex behavior of overeating. By breaking down habits into these components, we can begin to see how they influence our daily lives in profound ways. Habits are essentially automatic behaviors that have been ingrained through repetition. When we perform a routine in response to a cue, our brain receives a reward that reinforces the habit. Over time, this loop becomes more and more ingrained, until the behavior becomes second nature to us. This is why habit formation is such a vital component of human behavior – it shapes our actions...
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