The Science
of Habits
Dr. Adarsh K. Gupta
By Dr. Adarsh K. Gupta, DO, MS
The Science of Habits
Why We Do What We Do and How to Change It
Drawing on clinical research and 25+ years of patient practice, Dr. Gupta reveals the four-phase Habit Cycle and how to rewire it for lasting change.
About the Book
Habits run our lives. Research shows that over 40% of our daily actions are habits — automatic behaviors we perform without conscious thought. Yet most people try to change their habits through willpower alone, and most fail.
In The Science of Habits, Dr. Adarsh K. Gupta draws on his 25+ years as a practicing physician and his deep study of behavioral neuroscience to reveal why habits form, persist, and — most importantly — how to change them.
Central to the book is Dr. Gupta's four-phase Habit Cycle: Trigger → Craving → Action → Reward. By understanding each phase, readers can identify exactly where their habit loops break down and apply targeted interventions.
What You'll Learn
- ✓The neuroscience behind habit loops and why willpower alone fails
- ✓How to identify your personal habit triggers
- ✓The Craving-Action gap and how to leverage it
- ✓Why reward timing determines whether a habit sticks
- ✓Clinical strategies Dr. Gupta uses with his patients
- ✓How to build habit stacks for lasting lifestyle change
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this book for?
Anyone who has tried and failed to build good habits or break bad ones. Whether you're dealing with health, productivity, relationships, or mindset — the Habit Cycle applies to every area of life.
Is it based on clinical research?
Yes. Every principle in the book is grounded in peer-reviewed research, plus 25+ years of clinical observations from Dr. Gupta's medical practice.
What formats is it available in?
Kindle, Paperback, and Audiobook — all available on Amazon.
How is this different from Atomic Habits?
The Science of Habits takes a clinical lens — Dr. Gupta applies habit science to medical outcomes and patient behavior change, bringing a physician's perspective that goes beyond behavioral psychology.