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1229 | Boredom Practice

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Why do we reach for our phones, ice cream, or the next distraction—even when we know they don’t add to our lives? In this episode of Behavior Gap Radio, Carl unpacks the habit of novelty-seeking and its connection to boredom, stress, and dopamine. He explores how we’ve trained ourselves to chase input and what happens when we practice sitting with boredom instead. If you’ve ever wondered why you instinctively reach for distraction, this one’s for you.

Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/

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Why do we reach for our phones, ice cream, or the next distraction—even when we know they don’t add to our lives? In this episode of Behavior Gap Radio, Carl unpacks the habit of novelty-seeking and its connection to boredom, stress, and dopamine. He explores how we’ve trained ourselves to chase input and what happens when we practice sitting with boredom instead. If you’ve ever wondered why you instinctively reach for distraction, this one’s for you.

Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/

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