Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results!


Chapter 4 Summary


  • With enough practice, your brain will pick up on the cues that predict certain outcomes without consciously thinking about it.

  • Once our habits become automatic, we stop paying attention to what we are doing.

  • The process of behavior change always starts with awareness. You need to be aware of your habits before you can change them.

  • Pointing-and-Calling raises your level of awareness from a nonconscious habit to a more conscious level by verbalizing your actions.

  • The Habits Scorecard is a simple exercise you can use to become more aware of your behavior.