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The Neuro Experience

#325: How Trauma Affects Our Habits and Our Life Choices | Dr Sue Varma, MD

Feb 13, 2024
Dr. Sue Varma, a distinguished psychiatrist based in NYC, discusses how trauma affects habits and life choices. She also provides insights on forming habits, achieving eternal optimism, and outlines the 8 pillars of practical optimism.
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  • Habits are crucial for positive change and achieving goals, reducing decision fatigue and making positive choices effortless.
  • Processing emotions and building resilience are vital for overcoming trauma, and maintaining a positive attitude can help build optimism and resilience.

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The Importance of Habits

Habits are behaviors that become routine and automated, bypassing conscious control. They are crucial for making positive changes and achieving goals. Developing habits reduces decision fatigue and makes positive choices effortless. It is important to have deliberate habits in place to overcome obstacles and achieve optimal health and success.

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