# #210 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest Day 3 – Use Cues, Not Motivation

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Podcast: [The Happiness Challenge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-happiness-challenge-155552)
Published: 2026-01-07T06:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/
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## Resource

Welcome to Day 3 of the 10-Day Wellbeing Habit Quest . Today’s episode is all about using cues, not motivation because motivation comes and goes, but the right cue can make your habit feel automatic. Klaudia breaks down the simple habit loop (cue–routine–reward) and shows you how to “lock in” a reliable trigger. Hit play to set your cue and make “habit time” happen on autopilot. Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store 📘 Get the E‑book on habit formation: Build One Life‑Changing Habit in 10 Days (10 minutes/day + printable tools + reflection prompts) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store 🎟️ Join live: Happiness Habits Action Plan Workshop (structure + accountability) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/ 📚 Grab a copy of The Alphabet of Happiness from Amazon, Guardian Bookshops, Blackwells, Waterstones, and more. https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book

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