A habit is defined by 3 things

1. trigger

   : an internal or external stimulus

2. routine

   : fixed set of behaviours

3. reward

   : some reinforcement

Trigger

Routine

Reward

Context

feeling stressed

grab jacket

invite colleague

go outside

light a cigarette

feeling connected /

relaxed feeling

Smoking

feeling tired

walk to kitchen

make coffee

pour a cup

add lots of sugar

drink coffee

caffeine /

sugar /

hot beverage /

5 min meditation

Coffee

Why is this model

useful

?

It helps looking at habits in a clear way.

It enables us to reason about how to create / change / break habits.

(src: Book: The Power of Habit)