#12 - How to Break Bad Habits and Build Good Habits (Using Behavioral Psychology)

Creator Alchemy

Summary:

In this conversation, Dr. Corey Wilks discusses the challenges of maintaining New Year's resolutions and offers three effective strategies for building better habits. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the function of habits, leveraging our natural tendencies towards laziness, and utilizing behavioral nudges to facilitate positive change. By applying these strategies, individuals can overcome obstacles and achieve their goals more effectively.

Takeaways:

• January 12th is National Quitters Day, highlighting the struggle with resolutions.
• Understanding the function of a habit is crucial for change.
• Functional analysis helps identify the needs habits fulfill.
• Increasing friction can help reduce bad habits.
• Decreasing friction can help promote good habits.
• Behavioral nudges can be designed to support desired habits.
• Environmental design plays a key role in habit formation.
• We often do things for specific reasons, understanding this can aid in change.
• Cognitive miser concept can be leveraged for habit building.
• The goal is to help individuals reach their potential in life and business.

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