Brain Science: Neuroscience, Behavior

Humans and habits

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Mireille and Adam explore the habit loop, the role of environment as a cue, behavior change, the role of dopamine, willpower as a finite resource, and the impact of social influences on habits.

As with any change, we need to collect data. Instead of trying to change a habit right away, treat yourself like a scientist in a data gathering stage and experiment with different rewards to better understand your habit loops. Making and breaking a habit is different for everyone.

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Featuring:

  • Mireille Reece, PsyD – LinkedIn
  • Adam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X

Show Notes:

Key takeaways:

  • Take stock of your resources
  • Look at the context of your own life
  • How does this benefit myself and my team/my board?
  • Accountability — who’s on your team?

    • Links:

    • The habit loop
    • The meaning of Gracious
    • MIT study on why habits are hard to make and break

      • Book recommendations:

      • The Power of Habit
      • Atomic Habits
      • Essentialism - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown (Adam’s favorite chapter is “Protect the asset”)

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