Category: Mindful Habits
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Stressed? Easily Distracted? Mind Full? Try this 10-minute Exercise
Okay, spoiler. The exercise is a mindfulness meditation practice. And before you run away, let me briefly explain why it is such a powerful skill to have in your toolkit. Mindfulness versus Meditation Are they the same? Not quite, though the terms are often used interchangeably. Meditation is a practice that involves focusing on a…
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Why is it so hard to quit the vape?
While you take your first sip of morning coffee, you find yourself reaching for the vape in your pants pocket, only to feel an empty void that now accompanies the dissatisfaction filling your brain. You drive to work, and almost subconsciously take the first exit that leads you to your favorite vape shop or gas…
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The Mindful (pause) Habit Loop
The loop above is a slight adaptation of Charles Duhigg’s traditional Habit Loop, which starts with an internal or external cue or stimulus. A double stuffed oreo. Then, the behavior. Eating that single oreo. Or….five oreos. Last, the (+/-) consequence. Immediate, a dopamine boost. Delayed, maybe a tang of regret. Maybe stress from work automatically…
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