Course Objective:

The “Good and Bad Habits” course taught by Wendy Wood aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the nature of habits and how they are formed. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the complex processes behind habits and explore the three fundamental bases for their formation: context, repetition and reward. Through scientifically based knowledge, students will be able to acquire tools to break unwanted habits and develop new and desirable routines, allowing them to form and maintain habits that drive positive changes in their lives.

Program content:

1. Introduction
1.1 You are very welcome!
1.2 The invisibility of habit

2.Fundamentals of habit formation
2.1 Context is king
2.1 The truth about repetition
2.2 How rewards work

3.Using weather cues
3.1 The dangers of variety
3.2 Skip a step with habit stacking

4.Removing friction
4.1 The surprising power of situational control
4.2 What French cuisine can teach you about habits

5.Driving behavior
5.1 Self-control is not what it seems
5.2 Happiness and the habit of attention

6.Summary
6.1 Conclusion

Methodology:

The course will be taught online, with access to video classes recorded by Wendy Wood. The content will be made available on an intuitive learning platform, which will allow participants to progress at their own pace. In addition to classes, additional resources will be provided, such as complementary reading materials and practical exercises, to facilitate the assimilation of the concepts presented. This course is offered in partnership with the Next Big Idea Club, a book club founded by Adam Grant, Daniel Pink, Susan Cain and Malcolm Gladwell to bring together leading thinkers, authors and thought leaders to share and promote innovative ideas , relevant and impactful.

Instructor:

Wendy Wood is a renowned scientist specializing in the nature of habit. As a pioneer in habit formation research, she is the author of the study “Good Habits, Bad Habits: The Science of Making Positive Changes that Stick.” Your experience and knowledge will allow course participants to have access to quality information based on scientific evidence.

Target Audience:

The course is aimed at anyone interested in better understanding the mechanisms behind habits and who wants to promote positive changes in their life. There are no specific prerequisites, making the course accessible to everyone who wants to improve their routines and behaviors.

General Recommendations:

• Dedicate regular time to follow classes and carry out the proposed activities.
• Stay open to new perspectives and be willing to reflect on your own habits.
• Use the tools provided to identify and modify unwanted habits, seeking to create healthier and more productive routines.
• Be prepared to apply the knowledge acquired in the course in your daily life, seeking to promote positive changes in the long term

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