Daily Insights

Every day we repeat small actions without thinking. Behavioural science tells us that habits work like a loop: a cue, a routine, and a reward. The cue is what triggers the habit, the routine is the action, and the reward is the feeling we get afterwards. Knowing this pattern matters because it lets us change unwanted habits and build useful ones. For example, if you want to read more, set a cue such as placing a book on your pillow before bed, follow the routine of reading a few pages, and enjoy the calm feeling as your reward. By spotting the cue and reward, you can reshape the routine to suit your goals. You can try this with any habit you wish to improve, from exercising to drinking water.