Chapter 3: How to Build Better Habits in 4 Simple Steps Flashcards
What is a habit?
A behavior that has been repeated enough times to become automatic.
What is the Trial and Error Feedback Loop?
Try, fail, lean, then repeat; Useful actions are reinforced and useless actions fade away.
What do habits allow you to do?
Have more freedom to focus on new challenges
What are the 4 Simple Steps of Habits?
1) Cue
2) Craving
3) Response
4) Reward
What is a cue?
The bit of information that triggers your brain to initiate a behavior
-Predicting a reward; experiencing a craving
What is a craving?
The motivational force behind every habit
-The desire to change your internal state caused by thoughts, feelings, and emotions
What is a response?
The actual habit you perform, whether in thought or in action
-Depends on effort and ability
What is a reward?
The end goal of every habit
-They satisfy and teach us.
What is the Habit Loop
1) Cue triggers Craving
2) Craving motivates Response
3) Response provides Reward
4) Reward satisfies Craving
What is the Problem Phase?
The Cue and Craving; You realize something needs to change
What is the Solution Phase?
The Response and Reward; you take action and achieve the change you desire
What are the 4 Laws of Behavior Change?
1) Cue: Make it obvious
2) Craving: Make it attractive
3) Response: Make it easy
4) Reward: Make it satisfying
