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Nudging: Thoughts After a Podcast

I have been listening to TED Radio Hour during the weekends on the car or on the way to the track, and I can't tell you how it has made my life more enriching. I start my day by listening to creative solutions to societal issues that I never considered before. Before, I hated going on the car because I would try to read a book or look at flashcards but it wasn't good for my eyes. Listening to podcasts was never a consideration until I decided to switch up my Spotify choices.
A recent one that I enjoyed was about nudging and how tiny actions result in big consequences, such as how bad habits form. I was able to relate a lot to the issues about cravings and desires, such as eating a lot of food. The psychiatrist's suggestion was to be curious about what you experience during that moment and think of what you feel, smell, taste, etc. I have to admit, when I eat pastries or chocolate (which is a daily habit now), I don't really take a step back and pay attention to my body or mind. I just eat and don't think much about it. I have heard that mindfulness has helped a lot of people to quit habits that are harder than mine, like smoking. It isn't enough to be informed. Instead, you have to connect that information to your inner senses. For instance, I know that eating too much sugar is bad for me. I don't need my mom to tell me that. In the end, I have to be mindful of what my senses are telling me when I experience the habit.
By the way, I will be posting weekly from now on because I have school now and unfortunately, blogging is not my top priority.

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