Module 5: Habits

Small steps change your brain

A habit is something you do so often it becomes automatic — like brushing your teeth or packing your bag. Your brain builds a pathway each time you repeat something, and the more you do it, the easier it gets.
How habits form

Think of a habit like a path in the grass:

•    The first time you walk it, it is barely there
•    Each time you walk it again, the path gets clearer
•    After a while, it becomes easy to follow without even thinking

Building good thinking habits

You can use the same idea to build critical thinking habits:
•    Pause before you react
•    Ask questions before you judge
•    Check if something is true before you share it
•    Use bunny thoughts, not shark thoughts

The key to making habits stick

•    Start tiny -  one small step at a time
•    Be consistent -  do it every day, even for just a moment
•    Celebrate small wins -  each step forward matters
•    Keep going -  you are not there yet, but you will be!

The more you practice, the more your brain rewires. Good thinking habits last a lifetime.