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Curiosity Over Willpower

Recognizing the habit loop is essential for change; without understanding the lack of reward from old habits, new practices can feel burdensome. Embracing curiosity and tuning into bodily experiences can help foster disenchantment with unhelpful patterns. Additionally, self-judgment often hinders progress, while self-kindness enhances curiosity, acting as a powerful tool for personal growth.
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    Dr. Judson Brewer - Neuroscientist, Addiction Psychiatrist & Bestselling Author | The Science of Habits

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    • I have a question about the episode 519: Reducing food cravings & why willpower doesn’t exist | Neuroscientist Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. and the clip Habit Loops Unraveled. How does Judson Brewer talk about using curiosity as a tool to manage anxiety in these discussions?

    • How does Dr. Jud Brewer apply curiosity in managing anxiety and improving mental well-being in the episode Building and Breaking Habits with Dr. Jud Brewer and the clip Understanding Habit Loops?

    • How does Judson Brewer apply curiosity in managing anxiety and improving mental well-being in the episode Dr. Judson Brewer - Neuroscientist, Addiction Psychiatrist & Bestselling Author | The Science of Habits and the clip Transforming Habit Change?

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