(Repost) Five Mental Habits That Will Make Your Life Better With Dr. Diana Hill
Oct 2, 2023
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Dr. Diana Hill, a mental health expert, explores science-backed mental habits for a better life. The podcast discusses the significance of mental habits, including self-criticism, avoidance, worrying, and resistance. It explores techniques like soothing rhythm breathing and the importance of being present. Acceptance and letting go are also discussed, along with knowing what matters in life and overcoming resistance and procrastination.
Replace self-criticism with self-compassion through triggers, habits, and soothing practices.
Replace mind-wandering with present moment awareness and gratitude by practicing mindfulness.
Replace resistance and control with acceptance and letting go, using phrases and body softening.
Deep dives
Practice the Habit of Self-Compassion
Replace self-criticism with self-compassion by noticing triggers, mapping out habits, and practicing behaviors like soothing rhythm breathing and offering yourself softness and warmth.
Develop a Habit of Getting Present with Gratitude
Replace mind-wandering and worrying with present moment awareness and gratitude by noticing cues, practicing mindfulness, and focusing on what is happening right now.
Cultivate a Habit of Interoceptive Awareness
Replace body suppression and ignorance with interoceptive awareness by tuning into bodily sensations, practicing appetite awareness, and moving with awareness and curiosity.
Embrace the Habit of Letting Go
Replace resistance and control with acceptance and letting go by using phrases like 'It is what it is', 'Be willing', and 'Let go', and softening the body to release tension.
Know What Matters and Choose Your Values
Replace avoidance with clarity of values by making choices aligned with what is truly meaningful to you, embracing flexibility, and focusing on what matters most in your life.
We think a lot about changing our eating habits, drinking habits, and exercise habits. But what about our mental habits? If you are stuck in habits of self-criticism, avoidance, worrying, or resisting what is, you won’t get very far. In this replay of a favorite episode, Dr. Diana Hill takes a fresh perspective on habit change by exploring 5 science-backed mental habits that will make your life better. Listen in for strategies you can apply to your life right now.