492. The Neuroscience of Making and Breaking a Habit Pt.1

About this episode

This episode discusses the neuroscience behind making habits, including brain areas and neurochemicals involved in habit formation.

We are HERE!!! with another Neuroscience episode. I tried to pack it all into one, but alas, I have to split it into two eps. Part one is all about how to make a habit. I talk about what brain areas and what neurochemicals are involved in creating and strengthening a habit. How to harness the times of day, locations and neurotransmitters to give yourself the best chance of succeeding How to structure your routine / habits so it is easier to adhere to And lots more. Let me know in the comments if you would like me to cover any other neuroscience topic and I will endeavour to DO IT. Dankeeeeeee and until next time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• neuroscience
• habits
• brain areas
• neurochemicals
• routine

Keywords

• habit formation
• neurotransmitters
• routine structure

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Neuroscience of Making and Breaking a Habit Pt.1, Neuroscience

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