Creating healthy habits for mental clarity - (30th January 2025)

What is the “cue” in the habit loop?

• A) The action you perform

• B) The trigger that initiates the habit

• C) The reward you gain

• D) The habit you want to change

Emma feels stressed in the evening and grabs her phone to scroll through social media, which makes her feel momentarily relaxed. What is the "reward" in this habit loop?

• A) Feeling stressed

• B) Grabbing the phone

• C) Feeling relaxed

• D) Scrolling through social media

In the habit loop, the (a)   is the action taken in response to the cue.

Drinking a glass of water as soon as you wake up is a habit that supports mental clarity.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of a positive routine?

• A) Procrastinating on important tasks

• B) Journaling for 5 minutes daily

• C) Checking emails first thing in the morning

• D) Using social media before bed

John sets an alarm for 6 AM every morning to wake up and exercise for 15 minutes. What is the "cue" in this habit loop?

• A) Waking up at 6 AM

• B) Exercising for 15 minutes

• C) Setting the alarm

• D) Feeling energized after exercise

Which of the following actions would make a new habit more rewarding?

• A) Adding a penalty for missing the habit

• B) Pairing the habit with a reward you enjoy

• C) Keeping the habit complicated for a challenge

• D) Waiting to see long-term benefits

Sarah wants to start meditating. She decides to do it right after brushing her teeth every morning. What strategy is Sarah using?

• A) Habit stacking

• B) Cue elimination

• C) Reward substitution

• D) Routine stacking

Create your own habit loop for a new healthy you want to build. Identify the cue, routine, and reward.