[035] Under The Hood: How to change the habits of a lifetime

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In this final masterclass in the Under The Hood series, the host discusses the challenges of changing habits for good, explaining the three components of change: motivation, skills and knowledge, and automatic behaviours. She also discuss the role of dopamine in habit formation and the impact of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, providing examples from studies. The speaker further explores the concept of mindset, the formation of habits, and the stages of change. They introduce their own change framework and emphasise the benefits of planning for potential obstacles.
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The struggle of changing habits (00:01:18)
The speaker discusses the challenges of changing ingrained habits and the push and pull between wanting change and the difficulty of breaking habits.
The three components of change: will, way, and want (00:03:30)
The speaker explains the three components of change: the will (motivation), the way (skills and knowledge), and the want (automatic behaviours).
The role of dopamine in habit formation (00:05:48)
The speaker discusses how dopamine is involved in the formation and continuation of habits, and how dopamine spikes in anticipation of rewards.
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation (00:12:08)
Discussion on the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and the importance of intrinsic motivation for long-term change.
Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset (00:13:10)
Explanation of the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, and how mindset can impact one's ability to change and learn.
Forming New Habits and Neuroplasticity (00:19:01)
Exploration of the process of forming new habits, the role of neuroplasticity in rewiring the brain, and the time it takes to establish a new habit.
The problem and identifying where it is (00:23:39)
Discussing the importance of identifying the problem and determining whether it lies in the will, the way, or the want.
The stages of change (00:24:28)
Exploring the different stages of change, including pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse.
The change framework (00:27:49)
Introducing a change framework that includes conscious awareness, healing, acceptance, new identity, growth, and embodiment.

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