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And one of the most interesting parts isn't even mentioned in the Forbes article: on page 8, Duhigg has a great description of how he hacked his own brain to re
by blahedo 15y ago
And one of the most interesting parts isn't even mentioned in the Forbes article: on page 8, Duhigg has a great description of how he hacked his own brain to reprogram an unwanted routine. (Well, he probably wouldn't describe it that way.)
- pinchyfingers 15y agoHow Duhigg hacked his brain to reprogram an unwanted routine: 1. Identify the habit's reward. Ex: going to a cafeteria to eat a cookie could be to satisfy hunger, get a burst of energy, take a break from work, socialize, etc. 2. Identify the habit's cue. Ex: location, time, emotional state, other people or the immediately preceding action. 3. To shift the routine, replace the habit, but maintain the cue and reward. Ex: If you eat a cookie everyday around 3:30 as a way of taking a break to socialize, stay current with office gossip and talk to friends, then continue taking a break at 3:30, but instead of hitting the cafeteria, look around the newsroom for someone to talk to. This way, the benefits of the habit are being preserved (taking a break and socializing), but the unwanted aspects are being replaced. Of course, these examples are lifted directly from the article.