How to create a good habit
the 1st law (cue) Make it obvious
the 2nd law (craving ) Make it attractive
the 3rd law(response) Make it easy
the 4th law(reward) Make it satisfying
how to break a bad habit
Inversion of the 1st law(cue) Make it invisible
Inversion of the 2nd law(craving) Make it unattractive
inversion of the 3rd law(response) Make it difficult
inversion of the 4th law(reward) Make it unsatisfying
whenever you want change your behavior, you can simply ask yourself
1、how can i make it obvious?
2、how can i make it attractive?
3、how can I make it easy ?
4、how can i make it satisfying?
the 1st law
make a list of your daily habits
Here’s a sample of where your list might start:
■ Wake up
Turn off alarm ■ Check my phone■ Go to the bathroom■ Weigh myself■ Take a shower■ Brush my teeth
The process of behavior change always starts with awareness. you need to be aware of your habits before you can change them.
Pointing-and-calling raises your level of awareness from a nonconscious habit to a more conscious level by verbalizing your actions.
