The Habit Loop 🔄

Each habit can be deconstructed in these 4 steps:

1. The cue (smell of coffee) triggers a craving (I want coffee)
2. which motivates a response (Buy coffee)
3. which provides a reward ...

All habits proceed through the same 4-step pattern:

1. Cue (or Reminder): The trigger that initiates behavior
2. Craving: The motivational force behind every habit
3. Response (or Routine): The actual habit you perform

Any habit can be broken down into a feedback loop with four stages: cue, craving, response, and reward. Clear's Four Laws of Behavior Change align with these stages:

To create a good habit:

1. Make it obvious (cue): Design your environment to highli...