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One case study that illustrates the principles of "The Power of Habit" is the story of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). AA uses the principles of cue, routine, and reward to help individuals overcome addiction. The cue is the trigger that leads to the desire to drink. AA replaces the damaging routine of drinking with attending meetings and sharing experiences. The reward is the sense of community and support received at these meetings. Over time, this new routine replaces the old, damaging one, demonstrating the power of habit.
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Cue: Cues are what triggers the brain to access habits. Cues are usually related to specific emotions, people, locations, and times. To identify the cue, the associated rewards must be examined to see what reward the mind is after. Routine: The cue leads the brain to those automatic behaviors that make up the routine. By identifying the cue and the reward, the routine can be changed. Reward: The routine results in a consistent reward that strengthens the habit. Identifying the reward allows the routine to be changed, and achieve the same result.
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