If you’re planning on adding something to your routine — we suggest trying out The Habit Loop in order to really make it sick. The habit loop is the three-part cycle that, with enough time and repetition, illustrates how your brain puts a certain behavior on autopilot—effectively turning it into a habit. It’s a three part process of Cue [trigger to engage], Routine [the response to the new habit], and Reward [a positive reinforcement that comes with the new habit]. It’s a scientific system we’re really into over here. Check out these references to do a little more research! #habits #habitstacking #habitloop #newhabits *References: Luciani, J. Why 80 Percent of New Year’s Resolutions Fail. Retrieved from US News & World Report MIT researcher sheds light on why habits are hard to break. (1999). Retrieved from MIT News Dougherty, E. Wired for Habit. (2015). Retrieved from MIT News Changing one bad habit has a domino effect. (2012). Retrieved from Northwestern Medicine News Center**