This course breaks down how habits actually form and change, starting with the cue-routine-reward loop and moving through practical techniques such as habit stacking, environment design, and cue removal. It also covers what to do when a habit lapses, how to rebuild momentum after a longer break, and how to use simple tracking systems to stay honest with yourself. The focus throughout is on the underlying mechanics of behavior change rather than any single habit in particular.

Modules

Understanding the Habit Loop

Lessons

• The Three Parts of Every Habit Preview
• Spotting the Habits You Already Have
• Why Willpower Alone Doesn’t Build Habits

Designing Cues That Actually Trigger Action

Lessons

• What Makes a Cue Reliable
• Attaching New Habits to Existing Routines
• Removing Cues for Habits You Want to Break

Habit Stacking and Chaining New Behavior

Lessons

• How Habit Stacking Works
• Building Your First Habit Stack
• Troubleshooting a Stack That Isn’t Sticking

Designing Your Environment for Success

Lessons

• How Your Surroundings Shape Your Behavior
• Making Good Habits Easier to Start
• Making Bad Habits Harder to Fall Into

Handling Relapse and Getting Back on Track

Lessons

• Why Slipping Up Doesn’t Mean Starting Over
• The Never Miss Twice Approach
• Rebuilding Momentum After a Long Break

Tracking Systems That Keep You Honest

Lessons

• Why Tracking Changes Behavior
• Choosing a Tracking Method That Fits You
• Using Your Tracking Data to Adjust Course