This was a fascinating, wide-ranging, amusing and highly useful conversation if you're a human being!

Dr Sophie Mort, known as Dr Soph is a UK Sunday Times best selling author of the book "A Manual For Being Human'  and in today's podcast we discuss the topic of her new book 'Unstuck', which is just brilliant.

It's a wide-ranging conversation about habit formation, automations in our life, cognitive biases, drama triangles and much more. I guarantee there's be an enjoyable mix of nods of acknowledgement, laughter and aha moments as you listen to it. 

Dr Soph is a clinical psychologist with a Degree in Psychology, Masters Degree in Neuroscience and PhD in Psychology. She's also witty, engaging, insightful and a great communicator.

What You'll Learn:

The Art of Habit Formation: Dive into why over 40% of our daily behaviours are habits, running on autopilot without our conscious decision-making.

Cue-Craving-Reward: Explore the science behind habits, including the crucial role cues play in triggering automatic behaviours.

Willpower & Habit Change: Discover why willpower alone isn't enough and learn to leverage the power of time-of-day biology to change habits effectively.

Understanding Heuristics: Get to know about mental shortcuts that heavily influence our decision-making processes.

Combatting Hyperbolic Discounting: Learn why we often choose immediate rewards over future benefits and how it impacts our decision-making.

Overcoming Self-Sabotage: Delve into the reasons behind self-sabotage and how we can overcome the hurdles that keep us from reaching our full potential.

The Drama Triangle: Understand repeated roles we play in conflict situations and how to break free from them.

Key Takeaways:

• Autopilot Awareness: Recognising that a significant portion of our day is driven by habit is the first step to change.
• Biology’s Role: Understanding the importance of timing and how our neurochemistry can be leveraged is crucial for effective habit change.
• Heuristics and Decision Making: These mental shortcuts explain many of our choices and behaviours, helping us understand and improve them.
• Be Your Own Motivation: Creating instigation habits and setting realistic goals can boost motivation and habit formation.
• Overcoming Cognitive Traps: Recognising and acknowledging mental traps like confirmation bias helps in making better decisions.
• Self-Worth and Community: Self-esteem is deeply tied to belonging and confidence – building these can improve overall well-being.

Resources:

• Read "Unstuck": Dive into Dr. Moore's comprehensive guide on breaking free from habits.
• A Manual for Being Human: Explore more insights from Dr. Moore in her first acclaimed book.
• Connect with Dr. Sophie:
• Website: drsoph.com
• Instagram: @drsoph

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