Leveraging the four steps of habit formation allows us to identify clear laws that apply to the modification of both good and bad habits.
Step | Law | Inverse |
---|---|---|
Cue | Make it Obvious | Make it Hidden |
Craving | Make it Attractive | Make it Repulsive |
Response | Make it Easy | Make it Hard |
Reward | Make it Satisfying | Make it Punishing |
Atomic Habits by James Clear Levels of Habit Formation Steps to Habit Formation