Now, a neurologist says three simple tricks can help break the cycles that quietly take over our lives. Dr Arif Khan, a pediatric neurologist, outlined 'cue shift,' the 'one-step rule' and 'reward rewrite' as practical tools to stop negative patterns in their tracks. A neurologist says three simple tricks can help break the cycles that quietly take over our lives. A neurologist outlined 'cue shift,' the 'one-step rule' and 'reward rewrite' as practical tools to stop negative patterns in their tracks. 'This isn't a lack of willpower, this is straight up biology,' Khan said before sharing the tricks to help break habits.

Source: Daily Mail January 27, 2026 11:36 UTC