Therapist Uncensored Podcast TU17: The Biology of Motivation and Habits – Why We Drop the Ball
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Jan 11, 2017 AI Snips
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New Start Examples
- Sue Marriott discusses common experiences of starting diets on Mondays after indulgent weekends.
- She also mentions children's screen time goals, highlighting the cycle of motivation and relapse.
Motivation vs. Realism
- Initial motivation for change is high, but realism is low when making resolutions.
- People often overlook obstacles, leading to failure when those obstacles reappear.
Rat Study on Habits
- A rat study at MIT showed how habits form and override conscious decision-making.
- Rats continued a learned behavior even when it resulted in a negative outcome (nausea).