Definition: A tool to understand how habits are formed and how they can be intentionally built or changed.
Explanation: Habit formation involves cue, craving, routine, and reward. By identifying each component, we can disrupt unhelpful patterns and reinforce beneficial ones.
Example: A leader who sets out gym clothes each night is using a cue to reinforce the habit of morning exercise.
How to Use This Tool: understanding the components of any habit allows us to take smaller steps towards changing old habits and developing new ones. Use “Habit Stacking” by connecting a new desired habit to the reward of a habit you already have.
