The Power of Habit

Ever wonder why have certain habits or why something can become addictive for you? Want some insights into how to change your bad habits and how to start developing good habits?

We interviewed Charels Duhigg about that very thing. He wrote a book about why we do what we do. Check it out at on Amazon using the link below!

"The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business," by Charles Duhigg

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[kandekore]

I do an hour of study then an episode of a TV show. Works for me

[zoecarlibur]

Our generation, we're so lucky to have things like the internet, google, youtube and everything that comes with it to guide and inform us. this technique really helped me at a dark time of my life.  i got out of addiction and things are looking up again.

[britneyprice]

After I get back from a workout I watch a favourite show or eat a small treat. When I started my workout habit I would tell myself at the hardest part or when I was getting discouraged that 'I love this, I love to workout, this is a ton of fun'. I no longer have to tell myself this because I now really do love to workout and look forward to it.

[lvlg]

i use tondo herion every day for years. it was breaking me down and i got put on probation. i then went to rehab and we did this very thing at rehab. mine was too make a painting or draw something then have someone comment about how nice it was. the feeling of someone apriciate my work as i do was rewording enof. i now am 2 years clean and going to school for video game concept art. i hope this post can help someone in some way.

[GothicPotato]

I'm in the same boat and it's terrible (last night I went to bed at 5:30), but what I've found to really work is to go on a run. It started with me figuring that if I was going to be up anyway that I might as well do something productive. It really seems to do the trick, because after running for 40 minutes to an hour I get back and pass right out. It also made me like running, as I now correlate running with the positive reward and benefit of sleeping. Give it a try and let me know how it goes.

[jessicaaugustine]

somedays i go for miles run with my sister, and we found little stall sell some ice and sweet soymilk... after that we always have to drink some from that stall after we run miles!!! it is helping me and my sister to get up early, put our shoes on, and start to yeaaay

[enfoldingpeace]

Wish I had something for you. Maybe this will help:

I had a book when I was finishing up my smoking habit. Allen Carr's book on "How to stop smoking."  I read it everyday when I was out on the deck smoking. It took me more than a month to finish it. Then I went on a road trip thinking I would be finished with the book before leaving home. It was a trip from Portland Oregon to San Jose California. . . and I smoked on the way down as I hadn't finished the book and those were the instructions. So I arrived at my friends and finished it while having my last cigarette ever, on her front porch. Getting away from my environment and finishing a book seemed to do the trick. Also I noticed whenever I had a "Pang" as Allen Carr calls it. The first time I had the "pang" . . . I thought to myself "that's the feeling I had when I did that thing that I did." You described that "pang" perfectly in your video. " :( " 

[katieof]

A reward for my type-A personality that is really effective is marking things off on a calendar. Did I do that today? Yes? ok, I checked it off! And I feel so good about myself for being so consistent. Sometimes I think of checking something off and it triggers me to do the thing as well.

[elcam]

incentive I used to exercise in the morning - a nice quiet shower after the workout - Very motivating when you have little children!

[louisebelcher]

All of these videos are genuinely 'awesome'. I am an educated person, and perhaps, even an intellectual (?!) .. and most of these videos are 'old news' for me.. BUT I keep watching them over and over again! Can you please please consolidate a 'recommended reading list' ? Please? 

[laurachittenden]

One thing that helps me go to bed is to reward myself for getting up early. I like being creative with my food. I make a special breakfast like trying new smoothie. Maybe there is something you enjoy that you would go to sleep for.

Another thing I've found helpful is if I am regularly staying up late, I go to bed earlier and earlier in small increments, until I get to the time I desire. For example, I go to bed 10 min earlier, adjusting weekly. That way my body has time to adjust.

[EdithEsquivel]

The problem with being an adult is that you can reward yourself whenever you want. You can have that chocolate anyways. I'd say that giving all the "chocolate" to a loved one, so that you can't reward yourself unless you finish your work, would be one answer.

[wadhah]

you should find something fun that you like to do, set your goals (you should start small) and set a reward for finishing those goals, you should also read more about health and fitness related topics.

[NoelHighBird]

great reward....music, sports, chocolate, video games, reading, watching movie/TV.

[whatrtheodds]

I feel so alone with my bad habits, I pray for strength.... Im stuck focusing on health now instead of living which sucks. But then again making a living for me is really surviving, I also have no support because all my friends and family are in the poverty trap. Not that they focus on it, but I do... life just feels like survival... and now my health is shit I feel really really alone. Yessss life is a rainbow of pain.

[mreyesky]

this is the one of the best channels on YouTube. Thanks

[RobGThai]

I used to be extreme like that. Resorting to relaxing sucrose pill only help a few first night. I had to reset myself once in a little while by skipping sleep altogether to tire my body out. I found that sometime there are certain combination that put me to sleep regardless of my condition. Something like white noises + reading. Etc. I totally hate dead silence, the ticking sound of the clock/watch is the most annoying thing when trying to sleep. So find your combination and obstacles. Good luck

[PHealthstyle]

love this video - really breaks down the 'what' we need to do to beat a habit. The 'how' is a little more tricky but the chocolate idea is genius - as long it is in moderation!

[EdithEsquivel]

alcohol would be a nice reward for staying sober ;)

[leon]

I was looking for reviews on the book on YouTube before I buy it. Just finished "48 Laws of Power" and it looks like this will be my next book