Habits, and making them stickHabits, and making them stick
All In The Mind
Habits are notoriously hard to change—exercising more often, practising calmness, getting healthy—it all takes time and effort. So perhaps you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a way to get habits into your routine. We talk with Bernard Balleine, Director of the Decision Neuroscience Lab at UNSW; and with B J Fogg, founder of the Behaviour Design Lab at Stanford University about his new book Tiny Habits.
25:16•8 Mar 2020
Mastering Habits: Insights from Neuroscience and Tiny Habits Method
“You break down a goal into a very small, achievable task. If it's a difficult behavior, such as you're going to write, writing a novel, and you're going to write for an hour a day, that takes a lot of motivation to sustain. And often people, yeah, feel it's a personal failing when they don't succeed.”
Ever wondered why it's so tough to change a habit? Whether it's exercising more, staying calm, or eating healthier, we all know how hard it can be. In this episode of 'All In The Mind', host Lynne Malcolm dives into the science of habits with Bernard Balleine, Director of the Decision Neuroscience Lab at UNSW, and BJ Fogg, founder of the Behaviour Design Lab at Stanford University.
Bernard explains that the difficulty in changing habits lies in our brain's resistance to change. It's not just about willpower; it's about understanding the brain's wiring. BJ Fogg introduces his Tiny Habits method, a simple yet effective way to build new habits by starting small. Imagine breaking down your goal into the tiniest steps possible. This approach focuses on celebrating small wins, which helps rewire the brain and make new behaviors automatic.
But be warned, Fogg notes that this method might not be the best for addiction-related habits. Instead, managing your environment and reducing exposure to triggers is key. So if you're looking to make lasting changes in your life, tune in to this episode for practical advice and scientific insights.
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