The Habit Loop

The habit loop is a pattern that explains how habits form and function, consisting of three parts: the cue, the routine, and the reward. The cue is an environmental trigger or signal that prompts the behavior. The routine is the actual behavior or action that follows. The reward is the positive outcome orbenefit that reinforces the behavior, making it more likely to happen again. Over time, this cycle becomes automatic, shaping habits. Understanding this loop can help in developing new habits or changing existing ones by modifying either the cue, routine, or reward.