Breaking Bad Habits: The Monk's Approach

Monks have a specific way of breaking bad habits, which involves cultivating awareness and consciously engaging in the habit. By intentionally using the habit with full awareness, the habit ceases to operate on an unconscious level. Instead of relying on willpower or restraint, monks focus on strengthening the connection between the frontal lobes and the habit circuitry in the brain. This methodology allows them to break all their bad habits without relying on natural discipline or a need for pleasure reinforcement.