This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the psychological, neurological, and cognitive foundations of habit formation and change. Drawing on contemporary research in behavioral science, students will examine how habits are formed, sustained, and modified, and how these processes influence individual behavior, well-being, and organizational outcomes. • The role of cues, routines, and rewards in shaping habitual behavior • The influence of habitual domain, willpower, and motivation on personal and professional effectiveness • Evidence-based strategies for disrupting unproductive habits and establishing constructive ones In addition to leading popular self-help books on habit change, a distinctive feature of this course is the introduction of habitual domain theory (Yu, 1996), which provides a conceptual framework for understanding the mental patterns that govern attention, decision-making, and behavioral consistency. • Habitual domains as dynamic mental regions that define one’s default problem-solving and response tendencies • Methods for recognizing, expanding, and reconfiguring one’s habitual domain to overcome self-imposed limitations • Applications of habitual domain theory in personal development, leadership, and adaptive change Through the integration of theoretical insights, advice from leading books on habits, and reflective practice, students will develop a practical toolkit for fostering sustainable personal and professional growth. Emphasis will be placed on designing supportive environments, leveraging social accountability, and aligning habit change with long-term goals and values. This course is suitable for those seeking to improve self-regulation or support others in behavior change. Whether you’re looking to improve productivity, kickstart healthier routines, or understand how habits drive success, this course is your roadmap to transformation.

1. Yu, Po-Lung. (1996). “Habitual Domains: Freeing Yourself From the Limits on Your Life” Springer-Verlag GmbH & Co. Free version available for viewing online at: https://archive.org/details/habitualdomainsf0000polu/page/54/mode/2up
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3. Brewer, J. (2017). The craving mind: From cigarettes to smartphones to love—Why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits. Yale University Press.
4. Clear, James. (2018). "Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes Remarkable Results." Avery.
5. Fogg, B. J. (2020). Tiny habits: The small changes that change everything. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
6. Covey, S. R. (2020). The 7 habits of highly effective people: 30th anniversary edition. Simon & Schuster.