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Why We Get Stuck in Bad Habits and How to Break The Habit Loop | LinkedIn

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I realize that’s a radical claim.  But think about it.  Bad habits – over eating, distraction, work addiction, or substance abuse – can ruin our life.  They keep us locked into automatic, self-destructive, behaviors that relentlessly undermine our marriages, physical health, and emotional wellbeing. Good habits – exercise, good eating, mindfulness, and wise action – do the reverse.  They improve our minds, bodies, and relationships. So learning to shape your habits is like developing a superpower.  And yet, when it comes to the question of how to do this, I find that there’s something missing – something that makes all the difference when it comes to our ability to create new habits and disrupt old ones. But first, some background. Here’s the conventional view of how habits work: Image Courtesy Charles Duhigg Example: smartphone addiction.  You hear a chime or feel a vibration in your pocket (Cue), you then instinctively reach for your phone and check your texts or email (Ritual).  The

The power to shape our habits is the most important skill for cultivating wellbeing and happiness. I realize that’s a radical claim. But think about it. Bad habits – over eating, distraction, work addiction, or substance abuse – can ruin our life. They keep us locked into automatic, self-destructive, behaviors that relentlessly undermine our marriages, physical health, and emotional wellbeing. Good habits – exercise, good eating, mindfulness, and wise action – do the reverse. They improve our minds, bodies, and relationships. So learning to shape your habits is like developing a superpower. An

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