Chapter
How to Quit Smoking by Understanding Your Brain
14:28 - 16:38 (02:10)
A man started paying attention to the inaccurate information his brain was receiving about the rewards of smoking cigarettes, and was able to quit smoking by seeing that it wasn't as pleasurable as he previously thought it was.
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A study aimed at helping people quit smoking focused on creating awareness around the habit loop of smoking by making individuals pay attention as they smoked.
14:28 - 15:04 (00:36)
Summary
A study aimed at helping people quit smoking focused on creating awareness around the habit loop of smoking by making individuals pay attention as they smoked. This was done to break the loop and encourage smoking cessation.
ChapterHow to Quit Smoking by Understanding Your Brain
Episode878 How to Build Life Changing Habits and Break Addiction with Dr. Jud Brewer
PodcastThe School of Greatness
By paying more attention to the experience of smoking, individuals can develop a more accurate perception of how it actually tastes and smells, rather than relying on their past habits and perceptions.
15:04 - 15:51 (00:46)
Summary
By paying more attention to the experience of smoking, individuals can develop a more accurate perception of how it actually tastes and smells, rather than relying on their past habits and perceptions. This can lead to a better understanding of the unpleasant aspects of smoking and may help explain the appeal of flavored e-cigarettes.
ChapterHow to Quit Smoking by Understanding Your Brain
Episode878 How to Build Life Changing Habits and Break Addiction with Dr. Jud Brewer
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares a story about how a person quit smoking and started e-smoking as a substitute, but eventually realized the addiction was to nicotine and was still hooked on the loop.
15:51 - 16:38 (00:47)
Summary
The speaker shares a story about how a person quit smoking and started e-smoking as a substitute, but eventually realized the addiction was to nicotine and was still hooked on the loop. By paying attention and recognizing the true rewards value of smoking, one can open up the space for a bigger, better offer.