"The Power of Habits"
Habits form the foundation of our daily lives. From the moment we wake up to when we go to bed, small, seemingly insignificant actions shape our productivity, health, and happiness. The true power of habits lies in their compounding effect—small changes repeated consistently over time can lead to extraordinary transformations. Understanding how habits work and how to develop positive ones can unlock our potential and bring lasting results. At their core, habits are routines triggered by specific cues, followed by actions, and ending with rewards. This “habit loop,” as described by Charles Duhigg in The Power of Habit , governs both good and bad behaviours. For instance, a morning cup of coffee becomes a habit because the cue (waking up), the action (brewing coffee), and the reward (a caffeine boost) form a loop. The impact of small habits can be profound. Consider the 1% rule: improving by just 1% each day may seem trivial, but over a year, these tiny gains compound, leading to a 37...