August Roybal Center Webinar: Habit Formation Without the Hype

This session, titled “Habit Formation Without the Hype,” explored how effective communication could influence health behaviors and support cancer prevention efforts. We separated common misconceptions from current evidence, discussed why habits were only one part of the behavior change puzzle, and explored how understanding cues, impulses, motivation, and context could lead to more effective interventions and everyday behavior change. Whether attendees were researchers, practitioners, or simply curious about behavior, they left with a more nuanced understanding of the real role of habits.