Episode 14: What Triggers Us and How To Change That!

In this episode, Charlie Harary delves into the triggers behind negative habits and provides practical strategies to redefine them. By understanding the components of the habit loop, you can gain insights into how to disrupt unwanted patterns and replace them with positive behaviors. Charlie emphasizes the importance of identifying cues that lead to negative habits. Whether it's stress, boredom, or specific environments, recognizing these triggers is the first step towards making a change. Charlie discusses: Changing the Cue: By modifying the cue or trigger, you can interrupt the habit loop. For example, creating a pre-cue ritual or reframing your mindset before entering a stressful situation can help you respond differently and break the cycle of negative behavior. Deferring the Routine: If you find it challenging to completely eliminate a negative habit, consider deferring the routine. By delaying the action, you give yourself an opportunity to reflect and make a conscious choice. This simple shift can lead to greater self-awareness and gradually weaken the power of the unwanted habit. Rearranging the Environment: Take control of your surroundings by rearranging cues that trigger negative habits. Move tempting items out of sight or create physical barriers to make it more difficult to engage in undesired behaviors. By reshaping your environment, you set yourself up for success and make it easier to choose positive alternatives. Practical takeaways from this episode empower listeners to understand the cues and routines that drive their negative habits. By implementing these strategies, individuals can gradually rewire their brains and cultivate healthier, more positive behaviors. Tune in for a deeper dive into these practical strategies and gain valuable insights on how to redefine your habits for personal growth and transformation. Thanks for listening, sharing, tagging, and reviewing! Share your comments with us on our social platforms- we love hearing your feedback. For the accompanying workbook, email [email protected] Join our Insider’s Community today by going to charlieharary.com/insiders This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

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