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The Science of Making — and Keeping — New Year’s Resolutions | Hal Hershfield
10% Happier with Dan Harris
Using Commitment Devices to Break Bad Habits
This chapter discusses the concept of commitment devices as a strategy to help people break bad habits, such as snacking at night. It explores various types of commitment devices, from making promises to more extreme measures like getting rid of tempting snacks or using an electronic time safe. The speakers emphasize the importance of choosing the right punishment to make the commitment device effective.
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