Illustration showing a loop diagram with three interconnected nodes: a trigger, a gear or figure in motion representing routine behavior, and a shining star or trophy representing reward. The loop is depicted as a cycle with arrows flowing between each element, rendered in a sleek infographic style with deep blue and gold tones against a dark background. The overall composition conveys transformation and self-improvement, with subtle visual elements suggesting breaking free from old patterns — such as a cracked chain or a branching path diverging from the loop — evoking the concept of habit change and behavioral psychology.

How the Habit Loop Helps You Break Your Bad Habits

Bestselling author Charles Duhigg explains the habit loop, a simple but powerful framework for understanding and changing habitual behavior. Every habit consists of three elements: a cue that triggers the behavior, the routine itself, and the reward it delivers. To break a bad habit, recognize the cue and replace the unwanted routine with a better one that provides a similar reward.

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