PsychCrunch Episode Two
Jun 18, 2015
Explore the psychological underpinnings of habits and the challenge of changing them. Discover the mind bus technique, which helps manage cravings by visualizing impulses as passengers. Learn practical tips to break indulgent habits, such as using your opposite hand to disrupt automatic behaviors. Uncover the truth behind the 21-day myth of habit formation, revealing that it actually might take around 66 days to instill new practices. Gain insights from experts on making healthier choices and reducing chocolate consumption!
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Scientific Definition of Habit
- A habit is a learned association between situational cues and specific behaviors.
- This process generates impulses to act automatically without conscious control or awareness.
Mind Bus Technique for Control
- Imagine yourself as the driver controlling your thoughts as noisy passengers on a bus.
- This Mind Bus technique helps resist temptations like chocolate urges by reinforcing your control.
Popcorn Habit Persistence
- Participants ate stale popcorn just as much as fresh popcorn at the cinema, showing strong habitual behavior.
- This highlighted how habitual urges override quality differences in familiar environments.
