How to Kick Bad Habits (and Start Good Ones)
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Introducing Friction to Change Habits
Disrupting habit chains with new cues can prevent individuals from focusing on the rewards of certain behaviors. To address issues related to legal drugs, introducing frictions like taxing, banning in public places, and making purchasing difficult can significantly reduce usage rates. The example of smoking in the US showcases how implementing such frictions led to a significant decrease in smoking rates, demonstrating the effectiveness of introducing obstacles to discourage harmful habits.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
