Here's How to Hack Your Brain to Turn Bad Habits Into Good Ones

Wake up.

Take a shower.

Go downstairs.

Eat a refined carb (bagel, cereal, etc.) meal or skip breakfast entirely.

Watch a little bit of SportsCenter.

Head out the door in time to beat the morning traffic.

Cue: Go downstairs to the kitchen in the morning.

Routine: Eat a fast and refined carbohydrate breakfast.

Reward: Relax and watch SportsCenter before leaving for work.

Cue: Go downstairs to the kitchen in the morning.

Routine: Make a nutrient-packed smoothie.

Reward: Relax and watch SportsCenter before leaving for work.