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The Next Big Idea

HACK YOUR HABITS: The Science of Making Changes That Stick

Jan 5, 2022
01:13:45
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Social psychologist Wendy Wood talks about the science of habit formation and how to make positive changes that stick. Topics include overcoming chronic lateness, sustainable exercise routines, and lasting New Year's resolutions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Unconscious mind and dopamine play a crucial role in forming and breaking habits.
  • Educating people about the benefits of change is not enough; adding friction and removing cues is essential to break bad habits.

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The power of habits and making positive changes that stick

Forming and breaking habits: The podcast explores the concept of habits and the challenges of forming new ones or breaking bad ones. The speaker emphasizes that willpower alone is not enough to make lasting changes. The science of habit formation is discussed, highlighting the role of dopamine in creating habits. It is mentioned that forming new habits usually takes around 2-3 months of consistent practice. The importance of adding rewards to reinforce new habits is emphasized. The speaker also discusses the influence of the environment and social cues on habit formation.

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