How Habits Form in Our Brains
The gist
Habits form through a loop of cue, routine, and reward that the brain repeats until it becomes automatic.
Explain like I'm 5
It's like when you hear a bell (cue), you go to get a cookie (routine), and then you feel happy (reward), so next time you hear the bell, you want the cookie again.
Big picture
Understanding how habits form helps us change bad behaviors and build good ones, improving our daily lives and health.