The Science of Habits for Healthy Behaviors
January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Use this habit formation handout to help patients better understand the science behind building healthy routines and long-term behavior change. This resource introduces concepts such as implementation intentions, habit stacking, the cue-routine-reward habit loop, and the Kaizen approach to gradual improvement while encouraging practical, realistic strategies for improving consistency and follow through with healthy behaviors.