Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | How to Make New Habits Stick & Why You Can’t Break Old Habits | Charles Duhigg #521
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Feb 7, 2025 
Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his seminal work The Power of Habit, dives into the intricate psychology of habit formation. He reveals how small wins can create powerful momentum, making new habits stick. The conversation highlights the importance of keystone habits and offers practical strategies for overcoming ingrained bad habits. By understanding the roles of cues, behaviors, and rewards, listeners learn how to transform their routines and enhance their well-being with manageable changes.
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Habit Components
- Every habit has three components: a cue, the behavior itself, and a reward.
- Understanding the reward, like a craving for self-soothing, helps find alternative behaviors.
The Cookie Craving
- Charles Duhigg craved a cookie every afternoon while working at the New York Times.
- He realized the reward wasn't the cookie itself, but the social interaction with colleagues.
Find the True Reward
- Don't assume the obvious craving (like chocolate) is the true reward.
- Experiment with alternative rewards to uncover the real driver of your behavior.
