Model: Habit = Trigger + Routine + Reward
A habit is defined by 3 things
- trigger: an internal or external stimulus
- routine: fixed set of behaviours
- 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.
(src: Book: The Power of Habit)