Why is it so hard to break a bad habit?
Why is it so hard to break a bad habit? with tags habits, habit formation, bad habits, good habits, routine, behavior, human behavior, nail biting, nailbiters, practice, daily routine, brain, dopamine, neuroplasticity, neurons, neurotransmitter, decision making, memory, break bad habits, break habits, habit reversal training, habit cues, habit triggers, psychology, neuroscience, animation, education, shannon odell, sacha beeley, ted, ted-ed, ted ed, teded, ted education
Explore the psychology behind how good and bad habits are formed, and get tips on how to manage these behaviors.
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Many people deal with a nail-biting habit at some point in their lives. Some will go to great lengths to try to stop, employing strategies like dipping their hands in salt or wearing gloves. And while not all of us are nail-biters, most of us do have a habit we’d like to kick. So, what's the best way to break one? Explore how habits are formed, and discover tips on how to manage these behaviors.
Directed by Sacha Beeley.
This video made possible in collaboration with Character Lab
A special thanks to Wendy Wood who provided information and insights for the development of this video.
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