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Episode 111
Season 1
Better habits aren’t the solution, according to this behavioral expert
Have we put habit formation on too high a pedestal? Dr. Michelle Segar is an NIH-funded researcher who has spent close to thirty years studying how to create healthy behaviors. that can survive the complexity and unpredictability of the real world. We talk about why healthy behaviors are often particularly resistant to habit formation, and what may work better.
Things to Listen For
Things to Listen For
02:17 Common misconceptions about habits
06:33 Why complex behaviors defy habit formation
14:40 The unrecognized influence of memory and emotional associations in determining our behavior
20:11 The role of self=control and willpower
20:11 The role of self=control and willpower
22:17 Why building health behaviors around identity and values (rather than habit) is a better strategy.
27:37 The value of questioning assumptions
27:37 The value of questioning assumptions
Mentioned:
The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise, by Michelle Segar, PhD
It’s Time to Unhabit, by Michelle Segar (American Journal of Health Promotion)
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Chapters
- Rethinking the Role of Habits in Health Behavior
- Michelle Segar's Alternative Perspective on Habit Formation
- The Complexity of Healthy Eating and Exercise Habits
- Exploring Different Perspectives on Habit Formation
- Evolution of behavior change and unintentional misleading advice.
- Emotional history and associations in decision-making about exercise.
- Emotional experiences shaping decisions about physical activity.
- Positive emotional associations with foods impacting behavior change.
- Self-control and willpower vary among individuals.
- Incorporating identity and values for more effective behavior change.
- The Power of Values in Behavior Change
- Examining Assumptions in Creating Healthier Lifestyles
- The Joy Choice: A Great Selection for Book Clubs