Are Your Habits Your Loyal Maids? LET'S FACE IT , we all have undesirable habits. All habits exist so you can get the reward you want. Both your good and bad habits have a payoff, a benefit, even if the habit is considered just being plain idle. You always get a reward for it; a reward you give yourself, although you are not always conscious you are doing the habit and getting the reward. Habits are repeated behaviors that occur almost automatically. To figure out why you do some of the things you do, you first need to identify the reward that drives the behavior and the cue that spawns the habit to unfold. Habits are vital. They prevent you from becoming overwhelmed by the stress of continuous decision-making. They help you navigate your life. You develop a sense of comfort in your habits. They are your LOYAL MAIDS. But , your very own loyal maids can derail and spoil your best intentions to be productive in the workplace. Ins