Chapter
Alcohol as an addiction to mask an addiction
22:52 - 25:19 (02:27)
The behavior of drinking can be an addiction used to mask an underlying addiction, such as anxiety. Focusing on breaking that cycle can lead to a hack in the process and help rewire the brain to see the behavior as not rewarding.
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From smoking to drinking, people have different addictions that usually mask anxiety or other underlying problems that should be addressed.
22:52 - 24:02 (01:10)
Addictions
Summary
From smoking to drinking, people have different addictions that usually mask anxiety or other underlying problems that should be addressed. Drinking, when used to mask social anxiety, can lead to a double addiction.
ChapterAlcohol as an addiction to mask an addiction
Episode878 How to Build Life Changing Habits and Break Addiction with Dr. Jud Brewer
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Focusing on the reward rather than the behavior can help change behaviors that aren't rewarding.
24:02 - 25:19 (01:16)
behavior change
Summary
Focusing on the reward rather than the behavior can help change behaviors that aren't rewarding. By understanding the bigger, better offer (BBO), people can hack the process and train their brains to see other behaviors as more rewarding than their current habits.