5d • Stroke Prevention Tips
🧠Habit Formation Tip 4: Make it Satisfying
We’re wired to repeat what feels good. That’s why so many unhealthy habits stick — they give instant rewards. So if we want to build good habits the aim is to make healthy habits feel just as satisfying.
When the reward is immediate, your brain learns, “This is worth doing again.”
👉 How to make healthy habits satisfying:
💡Track progress visually. Tick boxes, streak charts, or apps that show your momentum — progress feels good. This is a favourite of mine.
💡Celebrate the behaviour, not just the outcome. Don’t wait until your blood pressure drops — celebrate each time you check it.
đź’ˇPair it with a reward. Enjoy your favourite coffee after your morning walk or a few minutes of relaxation after meal prepping.
📚 Charles Duhigg describes this as completing the habit loop: cue → routine → reward. Without the reward, the loop stays open and the habit doesn’t stick.
Remember — consistency, not perfection, drives real change. The goal isn’t to be perfect every day; it’s to feel good about showing up and to celebrate the small wins - they soon add up!
👉 Question:
What’s one healthy habit you could make instantly more rewarding so it sticks?
✔️ I'm off to update my tick chart!
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🧠Habit Formation Tip 4: Make it Satisfying
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