Radio Headspace Use Mindfulness to Rewire Habits
Jan 16, 2025
Explore how mindfulness can be a powerful tool in breaking old habits. Learn about the science of conditioning and how triggers impact our everyday choices. Discover practical steps to rewire responses and create healthier patterns. The journey of overcoming harmful habits showcases the transformative power of mindful awareness, offering a three-step approach to reshape your relationship with stress. Plus, a compassionate nod to communities affected by wildfires adds a heartfelt touch.
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Rosie's Dogs and Treats
- Rosie's dogs are classically conditioned to expect treats when they hear plates.
- She struggles between being a responsible owner and indulging their adorable pleading.
Pavlov's Experiment
- Classical conditioning, as demonstrated by Pavlov's experiment, involves associating a stimulus with a response.
- This explains why Rosie's dogs react to plates and Pavlov's dogs drooled at a bell's sound.
Phone as a Treat
- Rosie compares her phone's notification ding to Pavlov's bell, triggering an urge to check it.
- This disrupts her concentration and leads to mindless scrolling on Instagram.