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The Benefits of "Temptation Bundling"
25:24 - 28:27 (03:03)
Researcher Katie Milkman shares her concept of "temptation bundling," where you pair indulgent activities with less desirable ones, like only watching your favorite show at the gym or listening to a beloved podcast while cleaning the house, ultimately leading to better outcomes in forming healthy habits.
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The speaker struggled with motivating herself to go to the gym until she decided to only allow herself to indulge in entertainment while exercising.
25:24 - 26:44 (01:20)
Summary
The speaker struggled with motivating herself to go to the gym until she decided to only allow herself to indulge in entertainment while exercising. This strategy helped make exercising enjoyable and something she looked forward to.
ChapterThe Benefits of "Temptation Bundling"
EpisodeBehavioral Scientist's Take on Accountability, Temptation Bundling & Creating Lasting Habits w/Katy Milkman Part 2 EP 1152
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Temptation bundling is a technique that can help you achieve your goals by pairing a desirable activity with an important but less enjoyable one.
26:44 - 28:27 (01:42)
Summary
Temptation bundling is a technique that can help you achieve your goals by pairing a desirable activity with an important but less enjoyable one. Research has shown that it can improve exercise outcomes and can be applied to other areas of life.