Section 1 - Instruction

You've learned about the four-step habit loop and the power of identity-based goals. Now, let's practice applying these concepts to real-world scenarios.

Engagement Message

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Section 2 - Practice

Type

Fill In The Blanks

Markdown With Blanks

Let's break down the habit of a "nightly social media scroll." Fill in the blanks to complete the habit loop.

Cue: Getting into bed
Craving: [[blank:To unwind or escape]]
Response: [[blank:Scrolling social media]]
Reward: [[blank:Mindless entertainment]]

Suggested Answers

  • To unwind or escape
  • Scrolling social media
  • Mindless entertainment
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Let's categorize the different parts of the habit loop. Sort these examples into the correct boxes.

Labels

  • First Box Label: Cue
  • Second Box Label: Reward

First Box Items

  • Feeling stressed
  • Phone buzzes
  • Entering kitchen

Second Box Items

  • A sense of relief
  • Dopamine hit
  • Taste of sugar
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Let's practice turning outcome goals into powerful identity statements. Swipe each goal to its correct category.

Labels

  • Left Label: Identity-Based
  • Right Label: Outcome-Based

Left Label Items

  • I am a healthy person.
  • I am a lifelong learner.
  • I am someone who is financially savvy.
  • I am a writer.

Right Label Items

  • I want to run a marathon.
  • I want to read 20 books this year.
  • I want to save $5,000.
  • I want to write a novel.
Section 5 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

Someone has the identity "I am a writer." Which habit loop best supports this identity?

A. Cue: Feel bored -> Craving: Entertainment -> Response: Watch TV -> Reward: Distraction B. Cue: 7 AM alarm -> Craving: Feel productive -> Response: Write one page -> Reward: Sense of accomplishment C. Cue: See a new book -> Craving: Knowledge -> Response: Buy the book -> Reward: Ownership D. Cue: Finish work -> Craving: Relax -> Response: Play video games -> Reward: Fun

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B - Correct
  • C
  • D
Section 6 - Practice

Type

Fill In The Blanks

Markdown With Blanks

Fill in the blanks to complete this core concept.

An identity-based goal focuses on [[blank:who]] you want to become, not just what you want to [[blank:achieve]]. Every action you take is a [[blank:vote]] for that identity.

Suggested Answers

  • vote
  • who
  • achieve
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