Chapter 10: How to Find and Fix the Causes of Your Bad Habits Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Craving?
A
A specific manifestation of a deeper underlying motive.
-The gap between your current state and your desired state.
2
Q
What are 7 Common Motives?
A
1) Conserve Energy
2) Obtain Food and Water
3) Find Love and Reproduce
4) Connect and Bond with Others
5) Win Social Acceptance and Approval
6) Reduce Uncertainty
7) Achieve Status and Prestige
3
Q
What does our behavior depend on?
A
Predictions; These lead to cravings
4
Q
How do you reprogram your brain to enjoy hard habits?
A
Change mindset from “You Have To” to “You Get To”, and associate the habit with something you enjoy.
-Focus on the benefits the new habits provide instead of the drawbacks.
