Therefore, to change any habit you first need to be aware of what the cue is and what the reward is. When it comes to changing a habit there is a golden rule – use the same cue, provide the same reward but change the routine in between. Before reading the book I had never thought of willpower being a habit so found this point intriguing. Charles adds that the most important keystone habit is willpower. These are called keystone habits and by changing one of those it can have a ripple effect and help you to change other habits. According to Charles, “ The habits that matter most are the ones that, when they start to shit, dislodge and remake other patterns”. Therefore, it is your responsibility to make sure you form good habits.Īll habits aren’t created the same. Now this has consequences good and bad, depending on the habit and a major problem is that “ your brain can’t tell the difference between bad and good habits”. Charles states that “ unless you deliberately fight a habit – unless you find new routines – the pattern will unfold automatically”. Once habits are formed it this process will happen virtually on autopilot. The cue acts as a trigger so every time your body becomes aware of the cue you will automatically follow through with the routine and the reward.
My main interest was in The Habits of Individuals as I really wanted to understand how habits work.Īccording to the book, habits are formed in loops. The Power of Habit is broken down into three sections: The Habits of Individuals, The Habits of Success Organizations and The Habits of Societies. The Power of Habit claims to help you understand how habits work and with that knowledge you should be able to work out how you can change your habits for the better. With that in mind, I decided for October PropelHer’s Book Club would discuss The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. When it comes to success, I am a big believer that your habits play a major role in how successful you become.
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