A response is the “actual habit you perform.”
This can be either a thought or action. This will occur depending on your motivation level. It also can depend on the level of friction you are feeling as to whether you follow through or not.
According to James Clear, “If a particular action requires more physical or mental effort than you are willing to expend, then you won’t do it.”
I think this is why we are quick to not establish habits even when we want to. Think how many New Year’s resolutions are abandoned come February.
Rewards, on the other hand, are the “end goal of every habit.” The response delivers a reward.
“The cue is about noticing the reward. The craving is about wanting the reward. The response is about obtaining the reward.”
The reason we pursue rewards is two fold. Rewards satisfy us and teach us.
They help for a moment to deliver contentment. Each time we are rewarded our brain remembers which action brought forth the reward.
“The first purpose of rewards is to satisfy our cravings.”
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